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In this week's reading, Vayeitzei, Jacob travels to his uncle Laban. En route, he stops at the Temple Mount where G‑d appears and assures h

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General Overview In this week's reading, Vayeitzei, Jacob travels to his uncle Laban. En route, he stops at the Temple Mount where G‑d appears and assures him that he will return safely to the Land of Canaan. Jacob stays for twenty years in Charan before returning to Canaan. During his stay he shepherds Laban's sheep, and survives and prospers despite all his uncle's attempted deceptions. He marries Leah and Rachel, and the first eleven tribes are born. What Does Jacob's Ladder Symbolize? A Timeless Metaphor By Katia Bolotin Read THE PARSHAH Vayetze in a Nutshell Genesis 28:10–32:3 Read THE HAFTARAH Haftarah Companion for Vayetze For an informed reading of Hosea 11:7-12:14 By Mendel Dubov Read PARSHAH QUIZ Vayetze Parshah Quiz Take this quiz to see how well you know the parshah of Vayetze. By Menachem Posner Read COLUMNISTS Don't Get Stuck Like an Elephant! When someone tells you, "You can't," don't listen to them. Be like Jacob and say, "Who said? Watch me—I will!" By Aharon Loschak Read The Reason Isaac Went Blind Isaac had attained such a lofty nature that his body was a loyal agent of his soul. By Yossi Ives Read Where Heaven and Earth Meet Jacob's ladder, like Sinai, characterizes that which is firmly embedded in earthliness, but can reach the heavens. By Yossy Goldman Read FEATURED VIDEOS Is Sibling Rivalry Ever a Healthy Thing? Envy is a grievous sin. It's on the top ten list engraved on Moses's stone tablets. And yet even envy can assume a form that is healthy and holy. ("Parsha Perks" with Dr Michael Chighel | Veyetze) By Michael Chighel Watch (4:42) Stop Being Spiritual! Soul Boost for Parshat Vayeitzei By Chay Amar Watch (3:42) Effort Versus Accomplishment A Taste of Text—Vayeitzei By Chana Weisberg Watch (19:38) FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES Chumash Classes: Vayeitzei By Marty Goodman Listen The Kabbalah of Geometry This class explores the mystical meaning of nature's most natural shape, the circle. The definition of time in light of Kabbalah is addressed and a new appreciation of Shabbat and its unique connection to our patriarch Jacob emerges. By Moishe New Listen (45:26) This email was sent to: mates57564@aol.com Change email address · Manage Subscriptions · Unsubscribe Contact Us · Ask the Rabbi · Privacy Policy · Donate © Copyright Chabad.org · 770 Eastern Parkway Suite 405 · Brooklyn, NY 11213