Vayeira

Akeida & Marriage

Undoubtedly, one of the most dramatic events in all of the Bible is the Akeida (binding of Yitzchak as a sacrifice.) Yet after this climactic event, this week's portion continues with five more verses of a seemingly technical nature. What is the reason for this seemingly anticlimactic conclusion?

Based on Toras Menachem 5749 Vol 1, pp. 348-349.

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Sacrifice Selflessness Ego-abnegation Bitul Avraham Marriage Akeida Self-nullification Veyera Yitzchak
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