Every week, for the 25 hours beginning just
before sundown on Friday until after night has fallen on Saturday night, Jewish
people celebrate Shabbat, a period of rest and spiritual rejuvenation.
Why would G‑d finally give Abraham a son and then take him away? Why snuff out Isaac’s life before he’s had any children of his own? Abraham and Sarah would have no children or grandchildren to continue their legacy of monotheism.
