163 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, TELVOL2 GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN896 “Hospitality is even greater than receivin... GEN896 “Hospitality is even greater than receiving the divine presence” Shabbat 127a. [See also Shevuot 35b – AJL]. Rabbi Judah, the author of this teaching, derived this conclusion from the behavior of Abraham, who was visited by God, but who immediately broke away when he saw needy travelers in the distance. The Talmud Taanit 20b records that Rabbi Huna, when making a meal, would open the door of his home and announce, “Let whoever is in need come in and eat.” This behavior might not be feasible for most of us today, but what we can do is volunteer at a soup kitchen where all who are hungry are invited to a meal. TELVOL 2:49 Share Print Source KeyTELVOL2Verse18:2Keyword(s)ranSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN899 It was irrelevant to Abraham whether his g... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:2 ran — GEN900 Jewish tradition derives several still-bin... Next Article