Lech Lecha - Idol Hands

An episode of the Parsha Stories podcast, hosted by Schechter Boston, titled "Lech Lecha - Idol Hands" was published on October 25, 2023 and runs 13 minutes.

October 25, 2023 ·13m · Parsha Stories

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Summary

Click here for last year's account of Lech Lecha!⁠ In this Midrash we learn Avraham's origin story about how he becomes the chosen founder of monotheism. Even before God calls to a young Avram, he can tell that the polytheistic, idol worshipping lifestyle just does not make sense. But when he shines a light on the absurdity of this philosophy he makes enemies and needs God to save him for the first time.

Episode Description

Click here for last year's account of Lech Lecha!⁠

In this Midrash we learn Avraham's origin story about how he becomes the chosen founder of monotheism. Even before God calls to a young Avram, he can tell that the polytheistic, idol worshipping lifestyle just does not make sense. But when he shines a light on the absurdity of this philosophy he makes enemies and needs God to save him for the first time.