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Parashat Vayetze begins with the story of ... A midrash on this week’s Torah portion interprets the well-known verse from Psalms: “A song of ascents: I lift my eyes to the mountains (he ...

THAT IS what happens in this week’s Torah portion. After his wrestling match with the stranger, Jacob undergoes a change of personality, a transformation. He gives back to Esau the blessing he ...

One of the most inspiring moments of this parsha for me is when Jacob wrestles with an angel and emerges victorious, earning the name Israel, which signifies his strength and determination.

This story has so many Jewish concepts in it; let’s focus on a few. Last week’s parsha ends with Yacov returning home. The Torah tells us that when he encountered a group of angels, he called the ...

Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Visit him at www.JewishPoetry.net ...

Rabin was murdered on a Saturday Night following Parashat Lech Lecha. Rav Meir was murdered a few days after the following Parasha - Vayera. In Parashat Lech Lecha, Avraham asks Hashem ...

This parsha is not only about the legacy of Sarah, but also about the important transition to the next generation. Abraham was focused on ensuring his values and vision would be passed down ...

Tibetan Buddhists have the interesting tradition of searching for their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, only after the previous one has died. They believe that the spirit of their leader is ...