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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!
Such an incisive observation & as a mother & decades of reading over this passage I didn’t get this most poignant of messages! Most mothers would give their life for the child. Did she take the water for herself? Thank you Schmul your insights are thought provoking!
A way to look at this story that I’ve never heard before. Amazing insight! Thank you!