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The letters of emes are hidden within the first word of the Torah to teach us that Hashem created the world with the stamp of truth. But wouldn't it have been more appropriate for them to have been in order? Rabbi Rosenblum also gives a fascinating vort of how the generations from Adam to Avraham each managed to challenge one of the thirteen great principles of faith.
If I were Avraham, I would also jump at the chance to go to the Land of Israel. After all, Hashem promised him greatness in wealth, in fame, and in family. What was the big test in listening to the Divine command? Also discussed is the importance of living in Eretz Yisrael.
Why did Avraham only realize his wife Sarah was a beautiful woman after many days of traveling? After all, she was a renowned beauty at the time. And why was Avraham greeted with a famine when he entered the Eretz Yisrael? Hear the Ramaban's surprising view on this occurrence, and Avraham's response of going to Egypt for food.
Why did Avraham hurry when preparing to feed his three Arab guests, running from the tent to the cattle and on? Hear a deep psychological principle that Avraham is teaching us. Why was Avraham's understanding that Avimelech had no fear of Heaven cause him to explain Sarah as his sister? Whether you are acting as a guest or a host, Rabbi Rosenblum's parsha vorts will add spice to your table.
Did Avraham really do the mitzvah of having guests if they didn't really eat? We know Yitzchak was almost sacrificed to Hashem by his father Avraham, who was totally devoted to his Creator. Why then is the act called Akedas Yitchak - the binding of Yitzchak? Isn't binding a minor point? And why not call it after Avraham?
How do we learn from the way Sarah's life is discussed her amazing worldview of seeing everything in her - the good and bad - as good? This first of our matriarch's had an absolutely flawless character, which only added to her beauty. How did Eliezer teach us that our own interests color our view, even when we are unaware of them?
The way Sarah's life is discussed stands out from the average person. Did she really die - or does she still live on in the truest sense? Why was it so important to that Yitzchak find a wife from Avraham's family - who were not the most savory of characters? And why was the death of Sarah juxtaposed with Akeidas Yitzchak?
There is an interesting connection between Yishamael at the end of last week's parsha and the beginning of this week's with a discussion of Yitzchak. What information about the end of days does it foretell? Why did Esav find it necessary to degrade his birthright after selling it, teaching us a strong lesson about guilt? How was Avimelech able to divine that Yitzchak and Rivkah were married?
