Dr Maurice Mizrahi - Why did God choose Abraham? (Lech Lecha)

Описание: In this week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, God promises Abraham a bright future if he moves to a new place. [Gen. 12:1-5] But why does God take an interest in Abraham in particular? We are not told. Contrast with Noah, before him, introduced as "righteous” and “perfect"; or Moses,after him, introduced as a man showing leadership, compassion, and courage. Let us explore possible reasons why Abraham was singled out.
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