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Did G-d want Abraham to sacrifice his son?

Published: Nov. 7, 2022, 4:39 a.m.

One of the most challenging stories in the Torah is the Akeida when G-d commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac.

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This story raises some strong ethical questions. How could G-d ask for human sacrifice? How can Abraham agree to do it without questioning?

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A fascinating discussion of the story of the Akeida and the ethical lessons we learn from it.

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