Diminishment Deciphered P Vayishlach
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Bountiful and Bounded Bondaries P Vayishlach
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Selflessness and Struggle – P. Vayishlach
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Deciphering Devorah’s Demise – P. Vayishlach
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Pivotal Process
Posted onIn Parshat Vayishlach, Yaakov Avinu turns down Eisav’s offer to accompany him in peace as they continue on their life’s journey. Why?
Animal Allusion
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Healed Hip: Parshat Vayishlach
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In this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach
Angelic Ambassadors
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In this class ( shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into Parashat Vayishlach
Edom’s Enigma
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In this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach
Timna’s Trajectory
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on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Timna, the concubine of Elifaz, and the lessons we can learn from her.
Sinew’s Significance
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Mrs. Shira Smile discusses the significance of Yaakov Avinu’s sinew being targeted during the struggle with the angel of Esav in Parshat Vayishlach.
Faithful Follower
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On Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the phrase “I have sojourned with Lavan…”
Jarring Jars
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On Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Rashi that says that Yaakov was left alone because he had returned for some forgotten pitchers. Mrs. Smiles focuses on the question of what the connection is between Yaakov going back for his pitchers, and the attack from the angel.
Our Forefathers’ Blessings
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Chana Prero analyzes the six blessings G-d gives Avraham, Yitzchak, and Yaakov.
Kever Rachel
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On Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of Kever Rachel, and why Rachel is buried “baderech,” on the way.
Parshat Vayishlach
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In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the function of the angels in heaven as well as the Jewish people’s mission in this world. Stemming from an explanation of Yaakov’s encounter with Eisav, this class presents a fundamental view of life’s purpose.
Preparation for Battle
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the beginning of Parshat Vayishlach. Mrs. Prero analyzes Yaakov’s preparation for meeting Eisav. Each of Yaakov Avinu’s actions set a precedent for later events in Jewish history. In the course of the class, Mrs. Prero also expound on the concept of Maaseh Avot Siman Labanim.
Parshat Vayishlach
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller learns the parsha, Parshat Vayishlach.
Struggle for Simcha
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On Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles concentrates on the struggle between Yaakov and the angel, and explains how the struggle represents the quintessential struggle between good and evil.
Woman’s Role
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles provides a discussion of the unfortunate incident of Shechem’s violation of Yaakov’s daughter, Dina.
Chevron – Inner Essence
Posted onShira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach, delving into the episode of Rachel’s death and her burial in Beit Lechem instead of in Chevron.