Parshas Lech Lecha 5778

Bs”d

 

Parshas Lech Lecha (5778)

by Mordechai Dolinsky

15:5 When Hashem called Avraham outside to the stars and made the promise for progenity, Rashi in one explanation related that despite Avraham’s star observation, he would not be zocheh to a children;’ Hashem informjed him that that the letter “hey” would be added to his name thus changing his star status and would be subject to a new mazel, and likewise Sarah.  They would now be zochech to their great dream of producing Klal Yisroel.

 

It is a little difficult for us to comprehend that one letter in his name should have such significance.  Perhaps we can explain the name is actually a real reflection of the soul of the person and when Hashem changed Avram’s name it manifested a real change in Avram, of course for greatness.  The star factor was true but it was backed by Avram’s new true greatness.

 

Have a wonderful, significant  Shabbos.