Lech-Lecha

Silhouettes with glowing Hebrew letters at sunset.

The Fertility of Letters

When G‑d promises great wealth to Abram, after Abram refuses the spoils of war offered by the King of Sodom, Abram retorts: What can You

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Abraham refuses all spoils from the king of Sodom

The Thread That Transforms

Neither from a thread to a sandal-strap, nor will I take from whatever is yours… (Genesis 14:23) After defeating five kings, Abraham (then called Abram)

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Abraham Rescues Lot

Loyalty Despite Separation

When Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he mustered his trained men… and went in pursuit. (Genesis 14:14) Abraham just separated from

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