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Bookmark or Share- Vayera - Torah Portion - HebcalTorah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24. Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God otherwise, God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Sarah gives birth to Isaac, and Abraham sends away Hagar and Ishmael.
- Vayera in a Nutshell - Texts & Summaries - Parshah - Chabad.orgThe name of the Parshah, "Vayera," means "And He appeared" and it is found in Genesis 18:1. G‑d reveals Himself to Abraham three days after the first Jew’s circumcision at age ninety-nine; but Abraham rushes off to prepare a meal for three guests who appear in the desert heat.
- Parshat Vayera: Torah Portion, Meaning & Summary | Aleph BetaParshat Vayera Summary. Vayera Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1 to Genesis 22:24. Parshat Vayera opens with Abraham serenely sitting at the opening of his tent, chatting with God — when lo and behold, three visitors approach him.
- Summary of Parashat Vayera | My Jewish LearningIsaac's birth, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the exile of Hagar and the ultimate sacrifice. As Abraham was sitting before his tent, after having circumcised himself, God appeared. Abraham lifted up his eyes and saw three men standing there. Abraham invited them to come in and made a fine meal for them.
- Vayeira - Reform JudaismVAYERA: Lot, Sodom and Gomorrah: How Abraham Bargained with God. The Eternal appeared to him by the oaks of Mamre as he was sitting at the entrance of the tent at about the hottest time of the day. - Genesis 18:1.
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