On Rosh Hashanah we blow the shofar in memory of this momentous event. An in-depth look at the Akeidah
HaKadosh Baruch Hu said to Am Yisrael, blow the shofar of a ram before Me so that I should remember the ram of Yitzchak ben Avraham, and I consider it as if you bound yourself as a sacrifice.”
The mountains surrounding Chevron were the perfect setting. A light breeze blew, rustling the branch of the large tree planted near the tent standing in the center. Chattering crowds converged around tables laden with all kinds of delicacies — eating, drinking, and blessing Hashem, Who had been revealed to their dear friend, Avraham. People of influence mingled with the simpletons, kings and ministers reveled alongside the household members who had found permanent lodgings and a foster home in the domain of Avraham.
The babble of conversation of the diners, who had made the effort to come to Chevron to bless Avraham on the occasion of his 100th birthday, awakened the satan who was waiting for an opportune time for his accusatory remarks.
“Ribbono shel Olam, look down at Your servant Avraham who is holding such a big party, having invited all the dignitaries of the land,” the satan said. “See how happy he is and how he gladdens his guests. But for You, Who gave him his son in his old age, he gives nothing! Not a single cow and not a single ram!
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