The portion says it is the story of Isaac son of Abraham and t hat Abraham was progenitor of Isaac

 

Rabbi Shlomo taught that they were BEST FRIENDS

 

Really - who else in rhose days could be best friends with such firebrand monotheists? In a world of idols?

 

They had "BAALEI BRIT" - people in agrement or believers or supporters of "One G-d".

 

But who really wanted Abraham to fulfill his dream?

 

And who prayed harder than reality that Isaac would be the blessing to the world hat the Almighty had promised?

 

 

 

And that it is possible - we learn from he opening of the portion

 

 

May we be blesed to have such friends and be such friends

 

Shabbat Shalom from Rainy (thank G d) Israel

 

Rabbi Andy Eichenholz