Journey of the Generations (Rabbi Sacks on Lech Lecha, Covenant & Conversation)
The Office of Rabbi Sacks
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How Much Do We Owe Our Parents?
Lechlach: It needs time and distance to see how much we owe our parents. The Torah gives us no portrait of Abraham's childhood, his youth or relationship with the other members of his family. This biblical silence led to the Midrashic tradition that Abraham broke the idols in his father's house. Lekcham al-Azzar says this is 'if you like, Freud's Abraham', a revolutionary who overturned everything his father stood for.
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