The Achievement of Yitzchak Avinu

Aside from the fact that he is Avraham’s son and Yaakov’s father, what do we view as Yitzhak’s achievement that grants him the stature of being an “Av” (forefather)? To answer this, we have to turn to Bereisheet Chapter 26, where the events of Yitzhak’s life really begin. We examine the strong references to and parallels with Avraham’s life, and discover the differences that provide Yitzhak with his unique character traits and talents.