Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

Abraham Isaac and Jacob

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 60:9

We tend to think of it as a straightforward statement about time, about creation. But what if it’s also a secret code, pointing us towards something much deeper about the nature of...

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Jacob Beyond the Firmament and Shekhinah

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 95:22

Jewish tradition grapples with this very feeling, especially when we delve into the mystical depths of the Tikkunei Zohar. Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 95 offers a fascinating glim...

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Isaac's Legacy and Esau

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 101:17

And today, we're diving into a fascinating little corner of that world – a peek into the Tikkunei Zohar. The Tikkunei Zohar? Think of it as the Zohar's super-charged sibling. The Z...

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Reckoning of Souls and Angel

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 103:15

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, doesn't shy away from the darker corners of existence. And it links that very human experience of bitterness to nothing less than th...

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Jacob: Moses and the Patriarchs

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 109:7

The Tikkunei Zohar, a mystical expansion on the Zohar itself, gives us a glimpse into just that – a cosmic tapestry woven with the threads of our festivals. In Tikkunei Zohar 109, ...

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Jacob: Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 112:3

We might shake it with the lulav, alongside the myrtle and willow branches, but the Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, suggests it’s far more than just a ritual object. Ac...

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Gabriel: Michael and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

They knew the people of Israel had faced, and would continue to face, incredible challenges. But they also believed in something powerful protecting them: divine intervention. How ...

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The Tree of Knowledge and Angel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:68

It's not just a modern cartoon trope; it's a trait deeply embedded in Jewish folklore. And like many great stories, it begins with a bit of divine drama. Imagine the scene: Adam ha...

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Jacob and the First Humans

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:13

Take the tale of Jacob and Esau. As babies, they were basically indistinguishable. Like a myrtle and a thorn bush just sprouting – you can't tell them apart yet. But give them time...

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