A Journey Together Forever – Torah.org

Posted on October 29, 2026 (5787) By Rabbi Label Lam | Series: Dvar Torah | Level: Beginner And Avraham rushed to the tent to Sarah, and he said, “Hurry, three seah of meal, fine flour; knead and make cakes.” And to the cattle Avraham ran, and he took a calf, tender and good, and he gave it to (HaNaar) the youth, and he hurried to prepare it. (Brieshis 18:6-7) to the youth. This was Ishmael, (l’chancho) to train him to perform Mitzvos. — Rashi Here we have an open window to gain and glimpse of Avraham Avinu’s pedagogical methodologies. This is the first example in the Torah of a father educating his child. Let us look closely and take notes. Guests have just unexpectedly arrived and Avraham rushes to the tent of Sarah, places his order and declares, “Hurry!” Then he runs to the cattle, chooses a tender and good specimen, and delivers it to “HaNaar” – the youth. Rashi tells us that this is Yishmael and Avraham is educating him by including him in the Mitzvah of HaChanasas Orchim, taking care of the needs of guests, and he hurries to do it! It’s peculiar that here Avraham gives no
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