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Vayechi ויחי
A Fathers Blessing
Insight about the blessing Yakov gave to Yosef's children, and the sequence of events.
Vayigash - ויגש
Yosef & Yehudah
The rift and necessary partnership between Yosef & Yehuda to bring Moshiach
Vayerah וירא Bris Milah -Flawed Perfection
Understanding the Bris of Avrohom- The timing of its commandment, its transformational effect, symbolism of the act, and why it was necessary.
Vayishlach - וישלח Imprints On History
The actions of Jacob and their implications for history & and the Roman exile. The concept of "Ma'seh Avot", and lessons learned from it. Issues regarding his subservience to Eisav.
ויצא
Vayetze -The Truth Be Told
The encounter of Yaakov at the Well, and its symbolism. The nature of his role and the exile of the Jews. The dream with the ladder and angels.
Toldos Yaakov & Eisav
The ideal shared role of Yaakov & Eisav. Elucidated via an analysis of Rashi.
Toldos-תולדות
Tapping into the Wellsprings
The significance of the wells that Yitzchok digs, their connection to the higher realms, and the symbolism of his effort. Also the connection to the 3 Temples.
חיי שרה
Me'aras Hamachpaila -A Double Portion
The significance of the Maarat Hamachpeilah, Kiryat Arbeh, the symbolism of its name.
וירא Bris Milah -Flawed Perfection (Expanded version)
Understanding the Bris of Avrohom, the timing of its commandment, its transformational effect, symbolism of the act, and why was it necessary.
(This is an expanded version of Sheet 354806, with added sources and ideas, and is a 1 1/2 hour class)