Kislev 11, 5772 · December 7, 2011 |
General Overview:
In this week's reading, Vayishlach, Jacob returns to Canaan, but is fearful of his brother Esau. They meet and make peace. Jacob wrestles with an angel, and his name is changed to Israel. Jacob's daughter Dinah is abducted by the prince of Shechem. Shimon and Levi destroy the city of Shechem and liberate Dinah. Rachel dies while giving birth to Jacob's twelfth son, Benjamin. Isaac dies.
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By Elly Krimsky |  |
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| THE PARSHAH |
| Genesis 32:4–36:43
Jacob’s confrontation with Esau, the long journey to Seir, the abduction of Dinah, Reuben’s sin, the eight primordial kings of Edom—and what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today. |  |
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| COLUMNISTS |
| Simeon and Levi—Paradigms for a Bar Mitzvah Boy?
Why did Shimon and Levi kill the people of Shechem? Were their actions morally justified? Morally imperative? And why do they serve as the prototype for the law of Bar-Mitzvah--the Jewish boy's attainment of maturity and responsibility?
By Mendel Kalmenson |  |
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| Why does success evoke arrogance in some and humility in others?
What is the key to graciously accepting blessings in life while not growing callous because of them? Rabbi Schneur Zalman offers the answer, through a study of the words of Jacob, the archetypal beneficiary.
By Rochel Holzkenner | |
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| The closer G‑d brings us to Him, the more keenly aware of our own utter nothingness that should make us.
By Rabbi Ben A. | |
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| FEATURED VIDEO |
| A Taste of Text—Vayishlach
How to react when confronted with an opportunity that may challenge, tempt or oppose your beliefs or goals . . .
By Chana Weisberg
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| Practical Parshah—Vayishlach
The story of Jacob’s struggle with an angel provides the source for the prohibition of eating the sciatic nerve of an animal. In this class, other complicated issues involving the preparation of kosher meat are also discussed.
By Mendel Kaplan
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| Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages.
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| An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.
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