Vayeira, Vayera, or Va-yera (וַיֵּרָא ‎— Hebrew for "and He appeared," the first word in the parashah) is the fourth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. It constitutes Genesis 18:1–22:24.

The 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.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Parashat Vayera from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Vayera (“He Appeared”) opens as guests inform Abraham that Sarah will give birth. Despite Abraham’s attempts to convince God …

The Haftarah for Parashat Vayera concerns two nisim (miracles) performed by the prophet Elisha, the disciple of Eliyahu haNavi (Elijah the Prophet). In the first miracle, an impoverished widow had no means to pay a debt owed by her late husband, and a creditor was threatening to take her two sons as slaves in lieu of her payment of the debt.

The 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.

Parashat Vayera offers many instances of abuse towards female biblical characters. Why did Abraham beg for mercy for the city of Sodom but not for his son Isaac? Joy and laughter, often embodied in children, can help us begin to live again after extreme disappointment and tragedy. We can attain godliness by acting with kindness towards others.

Summary of Parashat Vayera. Isaac's birth, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the exile of Hagar and the ultimate sacrifice. By Nancy Reuben Greenfield

Nov 6, 2011 · 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: Lot, Sodom and Gomorrah: How Abraham Bargained with God Sodom was a town filled with wicked people who drank too much, got into mischief and who knows what else. God didn't like it and planned to destroy the city and everyone in it.

הוּא שֶׁנָּתַן לוֹ עֵצָה עַל הַמִּילָה, לְפִיכָךְ נִגְלָה עָלָיו בְּחֶלְקוֹ (בראשית רבה): ישֵׁב - He was sitting. This word is written without a ו, indicating the past tense (יָשַׁב), suggesting that he began sitting now, although in fact he was already seated.