Vayerah
Vayerah
Moses Montefiore was asked to give an accounting of all his wealth. When he gave the figure it was much lower than what was expected. When questioned about it, he stated it was the amount he had given to charity. His other possessions could be taken from him but his charity was his permanently. We only have what we give away. The paradox of possession. Read More
Mind wide open
In this week's parsha Hagar and her son Yishmael are sent away from Avraham's house because they are a bad influence on Yitzchak. Hagar was dehydrated and near death when she cried out to God. Then "God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water." - Berashis 21:19 Read More
Moses Montefiore was asked to give an accounting of all his wealth. When he gave the figure it was much lower than what was expected. When questioned about it, he stated it was the amount he had given to charity. His other possessions could be taken from him but his charity was his permanently. We only have what we give away. The paradox of possession. Read More
Mind wide open
In this week's parsha Hagar and her son Yishmael are sent away from Avraham's house because they are a bad influence on Yitzchak. Hagar was dehydrated and near death when she cried out to God. Then "God opened her eyes and she saw a well of water." - Berashis 21:19 Read More
