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Extinguishing the Flames (Parashat Lech Lecha)

October 30, 2009 | By David Katzenelson

Media Type(s): Torah Commentary

Textual Source: Genesis

Torah Portion: Lech-Lecha

This resource is part of the Torah Queeries collection.

The author wonders what differentiated Abraham from others to deserve God's command to “go to yourself,” arguing that God did not single out Abraham, and that all people are offered the same opportunity. Abraham decided to heed the call.

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Extinguishing the Flames (Parashat Lech Lecha)

October 30, 2009 | By David Katzenelson

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