Bible

Abraham and Rebecca, known for their kindness, are strong role models for us.

Isaac's decision to bless both of his sons gives us hope for achieving a peaceful solution to the conflict between Jews and Palestinians.

In his covenant with Avimelech, Abraham provides us with an example of how to build peace, justice, and kindness where they seem to be absent.

Abraham's servant teaches us the power of spontaneous prayer, a concept that challenges our contemporary focus on consistency and conformity.

Rebecca provides a model of a powerful biblical woman who asserted her independence and her control over the future of the covenant.

The Midrash explains what it means that Abraham was blessed with everything and what a blessed life could mean for us.

Like Abraham, who introduced a new model for relating to God and humankind, we continue to integrate social justice into religious practice.

Honesty is a value only insofar as it leads to growth, compassion and peace.

Abraham's responses to the destruction of Sodom and Gemorrah and to the command to sacrifice Isaac provide two conflicting models.

The importance of protecting biodiversity both for our survival and for our appreciation of God's presence in the world and the order of creation.

As Abram and God demonstrate, Judaism understands faith as deep trust despite doubt, confusion, and suffering.

Sarah's protection of Isaac and family challenge us to strengthen our families, making them the cornerstones of the covenantal community.