Who really owns Hebron? This week's Torah portion records the undisputed history of its purchase by Abraham 4000 years ago.
Abraham needed a burial place for his wife, Sarah. He is offered the land as a gift. But Abraham refuses. He smartly insists on publicly paying the full price: 400 silver shekel coins.
The Torah records all the details: the payment, the many witnesses, the field, the cave...everything. The property is transferred to Abraham as his legal possession forever. When people question the Jewish connection to Hebron, this historical record stands firm.
Today, you can visit the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, the burial place of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah.
In Tai Chi, a strong root gives us stability. Abraham's purchase is a lasting foundation of Jewish connection to the entire Land of Israel. If this gave you something to think about, share it. And follow or subscribe for more.
