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G-d visits Avraham as he recovers from his circumcision on a hot day.
Suddenly Avraham notices three men, rises to greet them, and begs them to
stop so that he may provide for his guests (18:3–5). When the men agree,
Avraham enlists the help of his entire family. How could Avraham seemingly
interrupt G-d’s visit to care for three strangers? Even if we justify his
actions, how could he possibly know that such actions were acceptable?
Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel reveals that every act of Avraham’s generosity was
a positive reflection of his deep understanding and emulation of G-d’s
chessed (kindness). This acute awareness of G-d’s infinite benevolence
fueled Avraham’s endless pursuit of kindness—as well as his confidence that
G-d would forgive the interruption—when an opportunity to show compassion
presented itself. Avraham’s unshakable, uncompromising dedication to being
kind should inspire us to prioritize kindness to others over all else.
Shlomo Ressler
Quotation of the week:
“Israel isn't why antisemitism exists. Antisemitism is why Israel exists.”
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, or join this
Whatsapp group <https://chat.whatsapp.com/DnAFialrvmy6hNahBkU61F> to
receive one per day. I hope you connect with this thought...
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G-d visits Avraham as he recovers from his circumcision on a hot day.
Suddenly Avraham notices three men, rises to greet them, and begs them to
stop so that he may provide for his guests (18:3–5). When the men agree,
Avraham enlists the help of his entire family. How could Avraham seemingly
interrupt G-d’s visit to care for three strangers? Even if we justify his
actions, how could he possibly know that such actions were acceptable?
Rabbi Nosson Tzvi Finkel reveals that every act of Avraham’s generosity was
a positive reflection of his deep understanding and emulation of G-d’s
chessed (kindness). This acute awareness of G-d’s infinite benevolence
fueled Avraham’s endless pursuit of kindness—as well as his confidence that
G-d would forgive the interruption—when an opportunity to show compassion
presented itself. Avraham’s unshakable, uncompromising dedication to being
kind should inspire us to prioritize kindness to others over all else.
Shlomo Ressler
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Quotation of the week:
“Israel isn't why antisemitism exists. Antisemitism is why Israel exists.”