Parashat Vayera – Opening Questions

Did the Patriarchs and Matriarchs observe all of the Torah's commandments?
What happened to Lot's wife and why?
Is collective salvation any more just than collective punishment? What was Avraham praying for in Sedom?
What did Yishmael do that justified his being banished from Avraham's house?
Were Avraham's guests angels or men ? How does that affect the story as a whole?
How should Yishmael's character be evaluated?
What does Akeidat Yitzchak teach about morality, sacrifice, and Hashem's omniscience?

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