Vayishlach: Use Nature to do Miracles

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Beis Medrash

7 months ago

Vayishlach: Use Nature to do Miracles

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This week’s Torah reading begins as Jacob “sends” (VaYishlach) angels as messengers, to his angry brother Eisov who he hasn’t seen for over 30 years. But the Torah tells us that when his messengers returned with the news that Aisav wants war and is approaching with 400 men, Jacob is afraid. At first glance this makes no sense! Why the fear? Two weeks ago, we read how Yaakov received his father’s blessings (27:28-9), promising him victory and supremacy over his enemies. So why was he afraid? Didn’t he believe in the blessings? • Read More

Beis Medrash

2 years ago

Vayishlach: Angels Can’t Defeat Jews

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This week the Torah tells us about the famous all-night battle between Yaakov and the angel. But strangely no reason is given here for the battle or explain what they were fighting about? Also, it’s not clear how can a human being fight an Angel? We saw how one angels of Abraham completely destroyed Sodom and Amora. So how could Yaakov fight, no less defeat one? • Full Article

Crown Heights

4 years ago

Photos: Erev Shabbos in Crown Heights

Photos by Shimi Hershkop for Chabadinfo

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The weekly Friday atmosphere has captured the Rebbe’s shchunah for Shabbos Vayishlach. Chabadinfo’s Shimi Hershkop presents sights and scenes of Erev Shabbos preparations in Crown Heights • Photos

770

4 years ago

Photos: This Week in 770

Photos by Shimi Hershkop for Chabadinfo

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Uplifting and rousing moments, as well as ‘ordinary’ moments; this week, 770 has been full of photogenic scenes, some of which have been captured for posterity through the lens of Chabadinfo photographer Shimi Hershkop. Enjoy this week’s gallery of the week of Parshas Vayishlach in Beis Chayeinu • Photos

Beis Medrash

4 years ago

Vayishlach: Small Vessels and Big Angels

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The Jews have been reading the Torah aloud in public at least once a week since it was given over 3,300 years ago at Sinai. One reason is to make sure the Torah never is altered or forgotten. But a deeper reason is that the Torah contains vital messages to help us meet every challenge at every time… especially in the week they are read… Read the full Dvar Torah by Rabbi Tuvia Bolton • Full Article

Beis Medrash

4 years ago