Avraham prays for Sodom

נמצאו 12 תוצאות חיפוש

  1. The Way of God and the Way of Righteousness and Justice

    Rabbi Yaakov Medan

    What is the relationship between Emunah and Chessed in Avraham's spiritual world? This lesson discusses the Covenant of Circumcision, Avraham's hospitality toward the angels, Avraham's argument about Sodom, and Akeidat Yitzchak in an attempt to answer this question.

  2. Revelation to Avraham vs. Revelation to Moshe

    Rabbi Dr. Tamir Granot

    God's revelation to Moshe after the sin of the Golden Calf parallels God's revelation to Avraham in the beginning of Parashat Vayera. The comparison positions Moshe in a similar status to Avraham: both are forefathers of the nation, and the two revelations relate to the prophet's prayer for a sinning public who is about to be destroyed. Perhaps their ability to pray is the reason God chooses to make them fathers and leaders of the nation.

  3. The Prophet in Prayer

    Sharón Rimón

    What exactly does God reveal to Avraham before the destruction of Sodom? Why does God feel the need to reveal His plans to Avraham? Does God tell him He is going to destroy Sodom, or is he only informed that God is planning on judging Sodom? What is the purpose of the prophet? How is his role expressed in the prayers of Moshe and Jeremiah?

  4. God, Avraham, and Sodom: Defending Sinners

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  5. Dust and Ashes: Avraham, the Red Heifer, and the Sota

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  6. Vayera and Vayigash: Avraham's Approach to Sodom

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  7. Looking for the Good in Sodom

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  8. Avraham vs. Noah

    Rabbi David Silverberg

  9. A Righteous Man in Zo'ar

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

  10. Vayera: Moral Dilemmas

    Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 20 דקות

    What pulls Parashat Vayera together is moral dilemmas. In this shiur we will identify them, look at how Avraham faced them, and see what we can learn from how Avraham faced them. We find four  apparent moral dilemmas: Avraham and the impending destruction of Sodom, Avraham pretending Sarah is his sister while in Gerar, the expulsion of Yishmael, and Akeidat Yitzhak. The dilemmas become more severe as the parasha continues - or do they?We look at a few approaches to  Avraham's criteria and decision-making as he faces each one. 

  11. And God Remembered Avraham, and He Sent Lot” – Behind the Scenes of the Rescue in Sedom

    Rabbi Gad Eldad

    Even though God had already decided to destroy the cities of the Plain, He reveals His intentions to Avraham before He actually executes His plan. Once Avraham hears about the plan, a discussion develops between him and God about the necessity of executing the punishment. Lot, Avraham's nephew and a newcomer to Sodom, is not mentioned in this dialogue. Why not? And what does Avraham's argument accomplish?

     

  12. Parshat Vayera Part 2: Justice & Righteousness

    Rabbi Alex Israel | 29 דקות

    The latter half of chapter 18 reveals to us the remarkable character of Avraham and his steadfast commitment to justice and righteousness even when faced with the evil city of Sedom. 

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