Everybody loves a good story. A good story takes hold of the imagination and provides a window into the human soul.
The stories of the book of Genesis are the oldest stories in the world, yet they continue to inspire countless retellings and adaptations. They retain their power because they deal with the most powerful of human motives: the quests for love, purpose, identity, and redemption. They also explore the inner obstacles that threaten these goals: lust, greed, hatred and jealousy.
When you explore these stories, you will identify with characters who grapple with the feelings and dilemmas that are at the heart of the human experience. You will see how their stories are also the stories of YOUR life, reflecting your joy and your pain, your struggles and your victories. And you will learn how the Torah’s eternal values provide insight that helps you respond more thoughtfully as you face critical moments of your own.
Lesson Six: The Old Man and the Sea
Noah, in spite of his righteousness, was not able to influence others. Yet Abraham taught a world of idol-worshippers to believe in G-d. Why did Abraham succeed where Noah failed? And how can we embrace the legacy of our father Abraham, leading those around us to seek goodness and truth?
