Torah Commentary

Abraham's relationship to the Land of Israel teaches us to use it as a means of building a just and compassionate society.

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

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

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.

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.

We can attain godliness by acting with kindness towards others.

The miracle of the ram caught in the bushes was that, in the final moment, Abraham was able to perceive it as an alternative to sacrificing his son.

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.