Shabbat Lech Lecha – Go forth – Sabbat...

Genesis 12:1–17:27; Isaiah 40:27–41:16 Commentary by Michael Schneider, israel today, Jerusalem: This week’s Torah portion introduces Abraham, the first patriarch. It is here the Lord called him to “Go forth… to the Land which I will show you!” It tells us this was a step of faith that even believers find difficult to take. He risks everything. Abraham, then called Abram, was obedient. Unlike believers today...