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Moshe’s Disappointment (Rabbi Sacks on Pinchas, Covenant & Conversation)

The Office of Rabbi Sacks

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The Importance of Parenthood in Judaism

Some of the greatest figures in Jewish history did not succeed with all their children. Abraham Father Dishmail, Isaac and Rebecca gave birth to Esau. Jacob himself thought he had failed with three of his children. Solomon gave birth to Rochovon, whose disastrous leadership divided the kingdom. Hezekiah, one of Judah's greatest kings, was the father of Manasseh, one of the worst.

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