Ishmael & Isaac: Rabbi reveals the shocking truth about what REALLY happened

Published 2022-12-26
In the Bible we find the story of Ishmael and Isaac, the two sons of Abraham who would go on to become important figures in both the Jewish and Muslim religions. But what really happened between these two brothers? In this video, Rabbi Jacobson reveals the true story, based on the traditions of the Kabbalah and Chassidic philosophy.

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Thinkers and commentators like Bill Maher, Jordan Peterson, Rabbi Manis Friedman, Rabbi YY Jacobson, Dennis Prager, Noam Chomsky, Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and others have spoken on these issues. Here, Rabbi Jacobson shares the true per

All Comments (21)
  • @sakurakou2009
    According to islam hajar and ismael went to arabia when ismael was still baby, and she run through two mountains to find water for her baby and then well of zamzam etc, and ibraham and ismael both build the kabba as place of worship for believers, their group of arabs who are descendants of ismael in arabia and the arab jews also descendants of this branch and prophat mohammed come from that lineage of ismael.
  • Say, [O believers], "We have believed in Allāh and what has been revealed to us and what has been revealed to Abraham and Ishmael and Isaac and Jacob and the Descendants [al-Asbāṭ]1 and what was given to Moses and Jesus and what was given to the prophets from their Lord. We make no distinction between any of them, and we are Muslims [in submission] to Him." (Quran 2:136)✨
  • @queenie4837
    Thank you so much Rabbi for this teaching. I am a Christian who uses the complete Jewish bible. Your teaching is invaluable and I am grateful for your time and for making your teachings available to us all. Blessings from England.
  • @terrycarter1137
    Rabbi, There's a old Cherokee story that applies to what you say,"a child asks his grandfather which is stronger good or evil, the grandfather replied good and evil are like two dogs, the one that gets stronger is the one you feed." if you feed good it will become stronger.
  • I am a Christian. It's such an honor to get to listen to a Rabbi preach. Thank you for making teachings available for everyone. There is a lot we can agree on.
  • Great video Rabbi however, jihad translates to "struggle" or "strive" as in striving for God or exerting your upmost effort. There are various types of jihads as well such as "jihad of the soul" trying to maintain purity of soul, increase faith, and promote good while denouncing evil, for example. May God guide and bless us all.
  • @anitabrown6144
    So appreciate your teaching especially as it pertains to the microcosm. I had a dream last month. A baby boy lifeless as I'd not fed him all day. I nursed him but then he was stolen from me. I searched all the little boy faces but did not find him. I do believe he was the archetype of Ishmael in me!! I'm nourishing him now..lots of inner child work and maturing as time goes on.
  • @junebug1553
    I just found you on Youtube and I loved the way you told this story! Most people do not fully understand the story of Isaac and Ismael and how the conflict all began. You did a fine job illuminating these truths! Eager to hear more...
  • @mimianwar5448
    When there is lack of Justice and transgression on someone's right mixed with deception and this happens over and over how can you reconcile and hope for peace although that's what needed to all parties. Thanks Rabbi happy new year
  • @rocko100able
    Matthew 5:44 “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
  • Thank you for your words of wisdom. Listening to you gives me good advise. It helps me to find a way back to the peace and security i felt when i was a child. My parents taught me to appreciate the differences as a possibility to learn from each other. No matter how many differences there are there will be always more things that connect all living beings. My family is christian and i grew up as one, but i had a hard time and started to grew more radical when i was a young adult. This caused my believe to crush and me loosing hope. Ending with me searching for something to hold on for nearly two third of my life. Only a few years ago i found the courage to read the bible again and i started to read it more as a philosophical book like i did as a child rather than a book of strict laws like i did as a young adult. But i noticed i need to hear the views of others in order to keep it healthy for me because it is like drinking too much wine on empty stomach if i don't.
  • @juneyang1400
    Thank you Rabbi Simon Jacobson for the teaching today. The overflown and the disciplined, and how to find the balance in life, the ultimate challenge. 🙏❤️
  • @26alycat
    I just subscribed. Years ago I worked with AOL as a host+ and oversaw the Judaism chat room. We had 3 (diverse in strictness) Rabbis that would give lessons regularly. The education I was lucky to receive! This reminds me of that time. Thank you
  • Shalom Salaam my brothers and sisters from Judaism and Islam.
  • @mntleo2
    Rabbi: I am a Christian who listens to your talks here and I want to thank you for all you do online! I believe that Jesus was a devout Jewish man and so should I be a devout and respectful part of your community. IMO it is a form of ignorance for any of the Abrahamic faiths to think we are separate, we all come from your people. I will be attending a Seder dinner with a family this year and I will keep your teachings in my heart. So much love from Seattle and thank-you again! Cat Sullivan
  • I think it's great that we're talking about these things. But I think like you said that this problem is deeper than we even understand because it is on a spiritual level and that is that the non Jews have not been accepted by the Jew in a positive way. We are viewed as being bad. And unfortunately that unacceptance has translated as hate. We are spiritual beings and our thoughts translate to the other. We all need to become love and see the love because love is the true Jew. We are one another. ❤️
  • @rcasey81
    A wonderful teaching, Rabbi. I did want to clarify one thing based on what you said about Christianity: Jesus Christ said for us to "Turn the other cheek, when someone strict us." We're supposed to fight people with the Word of G-d and not physically... Therefore any "Christian" who has harmed someone by forcing people to convert or die by a physical sward , is not doing the TRUE will of our Lord Jesus Christ. This teaching on Ismael and Issiac was fantastic . Thank you, for this beautiful teaching.
  • @signsandtech
    Hi Rabbi, how would you get Torah and Bible to support your analysis of these two figures?
  • Beautiful explained, never listen before any Rabbi speaking so beautifully and heart touching.