SarahThe first matriarch, wife of Abraham, and mother of Isaac, whom she birthed at the age of 90. Sarah, in Rabbinic tradition, is considered holy, beautiful, and hospitable. Many prayers, particularly the Amidah (the central silent prayer), refer to God as Magen Avraham – protector of Abraham. Many Jews now add: pokehd or ezrat Sarah – guardian or helper of Sarah. fretted: AbrahamAbraham is the first patriarch and the father of the Jewish people. He is the husband of Sarah and the father of Isaac and Ishmael. God's covenant - that we will be a great people and inherit the land of Israel - begins with Abraham and is marked by his circumcision, the first in Jewish history. His Hebrew name is Avraham., Abraham, where are you
Hineini, said Abraham
IsaacAbraham and Sarah's much-longed-for son and the second Jewish patriarch. Isaac is nearly sacrificed by his father at God's command (Genesis 22). He is married to Rebecca and is the father of Esau and Jacob. His Hebrew name is Yitzchak.
my son
is ahead of me
I walk without blame, Sarah
your fear is foolishness
And Abraham called his son Isaac: where are you
Isaac wordlessly answered
I am
where
I choose to be
I walk without fear
your confidence is foolishness
Then Abraham’s legs became heavy, his pace slowed
until he could no longer
see his son
in front him
Fear and trembling came upon him
A ram bounded in front of Abraham
head high
gaze steady
on the father’s face
Behind the ram Isaac appeared
no longer a child
And the ram spoke to Abraham saying: go back and comfort Sarah
Tell her: Fear not for your son
On this day Isaac cut his chains
On this day Isaac chose life
