Vayetze:
Only in Eretz Yisrael
Yaakov understood that through the holiness of Eretz Yisrael, which was the “house of G-d and the gate of heaven,” he would be able to fulfill his task of connecting heaven and earth.
Yaakov understood that through the holiness of Eretz Yisrael, which was the “house of G-d and the gate of heaven,” he would be able to fulfill his task of connecting heaven and earth.
The pasuk says וישב יעקב: ‘and Yaakov dwelt’, it clearly has the second meaning
A guilty conscience plagued Yaakov before meeting Esav.
Just when life for the Jewish people is intolerable, that’s when Hashem can bring our Yeshua, he can bring our salvation.
Abraham called himself a "settler" and knew that sometimes the best thing to do is keep quiet.
The more we contributed to the prosperity of our Arab neighbors, the sons of Ishmael, the more their war against us intensified
Even the cursory reader senses that Avraham and Sarah are up to something great – that this is no ordinary tale of pioneering and struggle.
Jacob (Ya'akov) and Israel (Yisrael) are not alternative names, but two levels of approach to the same mission. Which level are we on today?
We are clearly the “longshot” in every bet, yet we come through time and time again. Opinion.
Hashem intended that the Mishkan be erected in the month in which Yitzchak Avinu was born.Why?
Each of the four starring characters in the Jacob story has his own attitude towards this world and the world to come.
It is as if Rebecca and Jacob were not affected by the usual constraints of time and were not concerned about them.
A deep and enlightening article that exemplifies the wisdom of the rabbi and mentor who passed away one year ago.
'The Boys' Promenade' for three murdered teens inaugurated in Gush Etzion together with 'Ezra's Lookout' in memory of Ezra Schwartz.