Where was Dina?
Yaakov was preparing for his encounter with Esav. He transferred the entire family across the river. Yet the Torah seems to miss out the mention of one person – Dina. Rashi (32:23) commenting on the transfer, states that Dina was…
Yaacov’s Humility
Why does Yaacov belittle himself by referring in ch. 32 V.5 to Esov as his master and to himself as Esov’s servant when he was not even speaking to Esov nor was he in his presence of anywhere near within…
G-d’s Munificence towards Man
This week’s perashah relates about Yaakov Avinu’s confrontation with his brother Esav, and the prelude to this historic meeting. Yaakov was very worried, since he knew that Esav was waiting to take revenge for receiving “his” blessings from their father…
Where was Dina?
Yaakov was preparing for his encounter with Esav. He transferred the entire family across the river. Yet the Torah seems to miss out the mention of one person – Dina. Rashi (32:23) commenting on the transfer, states that Dina was…
Parsha Insights
Lilui nishmat Ovi Moiri Reb Zvi Hershel ben Yakov z’l In the beginning of this week’s Parsha the Torah describes how Yaacov was frightened of meeting his brother Esov. The Torah uses two words to describe his fear. Vayiro, he…
Parsha Insights
When we are young, we can’t wait to be older. We want to be considered grownups ASAP. We want to drive, order, invest, and be independent like the adults. Yet once we have reached a certain age, we look back…
