Lech-Lecha: Doing for the sake of heaven or the sake of reward?

In this Torah portion, Lech-Lecha, the theme of reward and retribution for a good deed is discussed. After his great victory over the four kings, G-d told Abraham, "Do not be afraid, Abram... your reward is very great." Rashi, one of the prominent commentators, interprets this as follows: Abraham's concern was that he may have already received his reward for all his righteousness. To calm him, G-d reassured him: "Why are you worried about receiving your reward - your reward is very great."

It is clear that Abraham served his Creator completely for the sake of heaven, as an ‘act of love.’ Maimonides defines what it means to serve out of love: “One engages in Torah and commandments... not to inherit good, but does the truth because it is true.” He adds that this was "the virtue of…

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Quran 37:102 فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ ٱلسَّعْىَ قَالَ يَـٰبُنَىَّ إِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰ فِى ٱلْمَنَامِ أَنِّىٓ أَذْبَحُكَ فَٱنظُرْ مَاذَا تَرَىٰ ۚ قَالَ يَـٰٓأَبَتِ ٱفْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِىٓ إِن شَآءَ

Noah: How to overcome the flood of life

The Torah portion of Noah recounts the story of Noah and the flood, which emphasizes the need for a moral and just society. Following the flood, God established a covenant with Noah and his descendants, representing all of humanity, and gave 7 basic commandments to ensure the existence of the world. These precepts, the seven Noahide Laws, were given to create a better world aligned with the will of G-d and prevent the kind of corruption and violence that led to the flood.

The Noahide Laws are not merely rules but are tied to the divine purpose of creation. They call on all people to recognize their shared responsibility to uphold morality, which preceded even the giving of the Torah. Many teachings in the Torah speak to non-Jews, even if they are not included in the Seven Noahide Laws. By living according…