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…
Parasha Insights
After seven years of working hard for Lavan in order to marry his daughter Rachel, and eager to build the next block in Am Yisrael, Yaakov awakens in the morning and is stunned to find out that he has been…
Sons and Fathers
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So, you tell me that your mother says your prayers for you each night. That’s very commendable. What does she actually say?" The little boy replied, "Thank G-d he's in bed!" Leading…
Thanks to Hashem
Thanking G-d at every stage in your life is important. In the olden days, the Mizbeach (altar) represented the place in which a person could offer up thanks to Hashem. At the end of this week's Parsha, the Torah tells…
