Weekly Torah Commentary

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.

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

Lech-Lecha marks a transition between God relating to humankind as a collective to relating to individuals.

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

Before we embark on our journeys in life, we should go to ourselves and reflect.

Noah's father saw in him the possibility for greatness -- something parents experience even today.

How do we, like Adam and Eve, hide from taking responsibility for our decisions and actions?

The creation of humans and our variability expressed in Bereshit present us with endless choices and challenges for how to live our lives.