Ch. 30:25 - 31:54. Encountering G-d in the darkness as well as seeing the light in dark places are frequent themes in Jacob’s life. He is able to utilize deceit, Eisav’s prominent trait, for G-d’s sake. When Joseph, the master of the physical world from the side of holiness, is born, Jacob realizes that he is able to return home, but how? … [Read more...]
VaYeitzei 2 – Yaakov: Two Wives and Oneness
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Ch. 29:1 - 30:24. Why and how did Yaakov end up marrying two women, and even more so, two sisters? Without understanding the soul-reality of Yaakov, and the transformations he went through in his life, this question would remain unanswered. In this class, we also learn about the soul-realities of the two holy wives, Leah and Rachel. Listen Now … [Read more...]
VaYeitzei 1 – Yaakov’s Struggle: Was it Really for G-d?
May 3, 2011 by
Ch. 28:10-22. The first part of this class is a review of Eisav’s qualities, then Rabbi Aaron jumps right into the question: Did Yaakov ‘steal’ his brother’s blessing for the sake of G-d? If yes, then how do we explain his experiences with the ultimate con-artist, his future father-in-law. Lavan? Listen Now … [Read more...]
