Seeds of Hope and Defiance

Our ancestor, Isaac, repeated the pattern of his father’s failures—an expression of loyalty to the covenant. We, too, may feel trapped by the force of the past, as though we are powerless to the repetition of the worst chapters of our history. But we can—and must—choose agency over inevitability.

After lunch, join us in conversation with Clean Shelter, an organization that provides immediate relief to displaced communities in Gaza by offering essential sanitation and shelter solutions, including tents, toilets, community structures, and access to clean water. Learn more at https://www.cleanshelter.org/aboutus

This week’s parashah is the fourth in a row to remind us that Abraham and Sarah are old. Imagine them in Los Angeles, 2025 – how would they age? And how can that help us imagine a new approach to aging for ourselves?