Vayerah (And He Appeared) Genesis 18:1 – 22:24

The roots of history’s oldest rivalry are found in the week’s Torah portion! This story begins with Sarah who believes that Abraham’s line will continue through her maid, Hagar. Hagar quickly turns to Sarah with scorn, an attitude she passes onto her son Ishmael, who in turn scorns his brother Isaac. Laughter, scorn, and cynicism are woven throughout this story, but so are God’s mercy and promise.

Shabbat Shalom!

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