The Why, Where and When

In May 2011 my daughter, Judith Prays, suggested that we do some Torah study together. It was an exciting proposition for me. Undeterred by ...

4. Bereishit - Vayera (And He Saw)

in which three guests arrive at Abraham and Sarah's tent.They inform Abraham that God will give the elderly Sarah a child. The prophecy comes true, and they name their son Isaac. God informs Abraham that Sodom and Gomorrah will be destroyed, though Abraham attempts to convince God otherwise. God tells Abraham to sacrifice Isaac. Abraham obliges but is told that it was a test of faith and offers a ram to sacrifice instead..



Birth of Isaac - improbable,
inevitable.
Our survival through hatred -impossible,
inevitable.
I marvel with awe  and gratitude -
the only possible attitude,
at the miracle of us.

Nina Prays