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Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4 – 36:43)
This week, Jacob learns what happens when you try to go home again. I grew up in West Philadelphia. Although we moved out in 1970, that is still in my memory as “home.” My husband worked at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital … Continue reading
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Tagged angel, Benjamin, Beth El, blessing, chiastic structures, Dinah, diplomacy, Esau, home, Isaac, Israel, Jacob, Levi, name change, Rachel, Reuven, Shechem, Shimon, Vayishlach, wrestling
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Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4 – 36:43)
We’re at the beginning of a holiday season of family and partying and buying stuff and music. For me, as I grew up, it was highlighted by several family birthdays, beginning with my late mother’s (11/26/15), followed by mine a … Continue reading
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Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4 – 36:43)
This week, Jacob finally makes it home. Here’s a summary from 2013, followed by 2016 comments: “In this week’s Torah portion, Jacob, finally on his way home, repeatedly confronts his past. He sends a suitably obsequious message to Esau, relating … Continue reading
