This week’s Torah reading tells us about how Yaakov went to Charan, the birthplace of his mother Rivka, and stayed with his uncle, Lavan. Yaakov and Lavan struck a deal: […]
Vayeitzei
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayetzei, our forefather Jacob worked for his father-in-law, Lavan, as a shepherd. At a certain point, they agreed that whichever new animals would be […]
Yaakov Avinu (our forefather Yaakov) was forced to flee for his life. His brother Eisav had vowed to take revenge after his brachot (blessings) were given to Yaakov instead of […]
In Parshas Vayeitzei, Yaakov Avinu (our forefather Yaakov) finally completes the seven years of work for Lavan, earning him Rachel for marriage. He turns to Lavan and says: “וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב […]
This week’s Torah portion, Parshas Vayetzei, Yaakov leaves his home in Be’er Sheva and goes to Charan, as he is instructed at the end of last week’s parsha. On the […]
Rabbi A.L. Scheinbaum, Peninim on the Torah In this week’s parsha, our matriarch, Rochel, complains to Yaakov that he should do something about her barrenness. In an uncharacteristic manner, he […]
