בס”ד
Abraham loved G-d very much. He wanted to do what G-d likes.
Abraham was also very kind to other people. He liked to help anyone who needed help.
One hot day, Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent. The sun was shining very brightly.
G-d came to visit Abraham.
Then Abraham saw three men walking in the distance. They were tired and hungry.
Abraham wanted to help them.
He quickly ran to meet them.
“Welcome!” Abraham said. “Come and rest at my tent!”
He gave them water to drink. He gave them tasty food to eat. He also made sure they could rest in the shade.
The three men were happy.
Abraham had taken good care of them. He did not think only about himself. He wanted other people to feel happy and safe.
Abraham showed everyone what G-d thinks is important: being kind, sharing, and helping others.
What Can You Do?
Imagine that a new child comes to your class. The child does not know anyone and is sitting alone.
What can you do?
You can walk over and say, “Hello! Would you like to play with me?”
You can also share your toys. Or you can help someone who has fallen down.
That is how you can show kindness, just like Abraham!
The Lesson
Be kind to others. Share what you have. Help people who need help. This is one way to do what G-d loves.
By Rabbi Moshe Bernstein and Angelique Sijbolts
Sources and References
“For I Have Known Him”: Genesis 18:19.
The Revelation at the Tent Entrance: Genesis 18:1–2.
The Greatness of Hospitality: Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Shabbat 127a.
Core Discourse: Sefer HaSichot 5749, vol. 1, pp. 48 ff.
Ezekiel 16:49: Condemns Sodom’s pride, abundance, and failure to support the poor and needy.
Tanya, Shaar HaYichud VehaEmunah, chapters 1–2: A core Chassidic concept that Divine vitality continuously sustains the existence of the world.
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