148 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24), Source Book Keys, EHRMAN GENESIS | 18:3 past — GEN905 The sages extolled the mitzvah of hospital... GEN905 The sages extolled the mitzvah of hospitality. “Extending hospitality to wayfarers is greater even than receiving the Divine Presence, as we see from Avraham who interrupted his conversation with Hashem and ran after three passersby, begging them to accept his hospitality” [this verse]. Shabbos 127a; see also Ahavas Chesed Part 3, Ch. 1, for discussion of the importance of this mitzvah and sources. EHRMAN 508 Share Print Source KeyEHRMANVerse18:3Keyword(s)pastSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 18:2 saw — GEN904 What is signified by: “And he saw, and he ... Previous Article GENESIS | 18:3 please — GEN909 Taking care of the needs of guests is grea... Next Article