When God first spoke to Abraham, He issued a command that changed history: “Lech lecha [go forth] from your country, from your birthplace, and from your father's house to the land that I will show you” (Genesis 12:1). That single call launched not only Abraham's journey but the destiny of the Jewish people.The haftarah for “Lech Lecha” (Isaiah 40:27-41:16) echoes that same call down through the ages. “Fear not, for I am with you, do not go astray for I am your God” (41:10). God reminds Israel