A teacher once told new immigrants that to speak English, they only needed three phrases:
“Wow.” “Oh, really?” “Big deal.”
A humorous reminder that words matter — but some words matter far more than others.
This week's Torah portion, Lech Lecha, begins the story of our people. G-d commands Abraham to leave everything familiar, and promises him something extraordinary:
“I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
These are not poetic words — they are a blueprint for Jewish destiny.
Why the Strange Order?
The verse is written in a curious structure:
- Blessing: “I wil… Read More »