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After Yitzchak amasses a fortune and settles in Gerar, Avimelech asks him
to leave because his people become jealous of his wealth. When Yitzchak
relocates to Be’er Sheva, Avimelech follows and shows up at his door to ask
for a peace treaty. Yitzchak then asks, “Why have you come to me, since you
hate me and sent me away from you?” (26:27) Avimelech responds that he saw
that G-d is with Yitzchak and thought to create an alliance between them.
How can Yitzchak and Avimelech’s perspectives on past events be so
different that Yitzchak seems upset that he was forcibly relocated, and
Avimelech feels close enough to Yitzchak to ask for a peace treaty?
The K’tav Sofer proposes that Avimelech noticed the growing antisemitism
toward Yitzchak and sent him away as a favor. Yitzchak’s accusation, “You
hate me and sent me away,” signaled to Avimelech that he didn’t appreciate
that being sent away was for his own good, to which Avimelech responds, “We
see that G-d is with you,” and therefore Avimelech requests peace.
Yitzchak, not realizing the good deed that Avimelech did for him, shows us
that even when we think something terrible has happened to us, seeing it
from a larger context or outside perspective can lead to a greater
appreciation.
Shlomo Ressler
Quotation of the week:
"Don’t just demonstrate for Judaism, demonstrate Judaism!"
Welcome to the short, practical Lelamed Weekly Dvar and Daily Aliyah. As
always, you can Order The Daily Aliyah
<https://mosaicapress.com/product/the-daily-aliyah/> and receive your hard
copy of these daily practical and relevant Torah thoughts (all proceeds go
to Daily Giving), or join this Whatsapp group
<https://chat.whatsapp.com/DnAFialrvmy6hNahBkU61F> to receive one per day.
I hope you connect with this relevant idea...
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After Yitzchak amasses a fortune and settles in Gerar, Avimelech asks him
to leave because his people become jealous of his wealth. When Yitzchak
relocates to Be’er Sheva, Avimelech follows and shows up at his door to ask
for a peace treaty. Yitzchak then asks, “Why have you come to me, since you
hate me and sent me away from you?” (26:27) Avimelech responds that he saw
that G-d is with Yitzchak and thought to create an alliance between them.
How can Yitzchak and Avimelech’s perspectives on past events be so
different that Yitzchak seems upset that he was forcibly relocated, and
Avimelech feels close enough to Yitzchak to ask for a peace treaty?
The K’tav Sofer proposes that Avimelech noticed the growing antisemitism
toward Yitzchak and sent him away as a favor. Yitzchak’s accusation, “You
hate me and sent me away,” signaled to Avimelech that he didn’t appreciate
that being sent away was for his own good, to which Avimelech responds, “We
see that G-d is with you,” and therefore Avimelech requests peace.
Yitzchak, not realizing the good deed that Avimelech did for him, shows us
that even when we think something terrible has happened to us, seeing it
from a larger context or outside perspective can lead to a greater
appreciation.
Shlomo Ressler
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Quotation of the week:
"Don’t just demonstrate for Judaism, demonstrate Judaism!"