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Akeidat Yitzchak in Chazal (Part 1)
The Midrash brings that the Akeida came about because Yishmael bragged about his bris at age 13 to which Yitzchak responded that he would sacrifice his whole self if asked to. That means that Yitzchak caused Avraham to have to endure this trial (which caused Sarah to pass away).
What were Yitzchak and Yishmael really arguing about? Do you show your commitment to God via זהות - identity - or בחירה - choice.
Delivered at the OU Israel Center, August 30th, 2018/19 Elul 5778