Vayeira – Part 5 – The Binding of Isaac
Rabbi David Kaplan
In Parshat Vayeira – The Binding of Isaac (Akedat Yitzchak), Abraham is commanded to sacrifice his son, a test of ultimate faith. Abraham’s readiness to obey shows absolute devotion, while God ultimately stops him, teaching that He desires commitment, not human sacrifice. The episode stands as a model of trust, submission, and the sanctity of life.