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Jacob faces a battle with Esau, and in his prayer to G-d he expresses his unworthiness to enjoy G-d's 'kindness'. The discourse explores Kabbalistic perceptions of Chesed, Divine Kindness.
Explaining the struggle between Jacob and Esau in terms of the struggle between the Divine Soul and the Animal Soul within the individual, based on Tanya ch.9
On the unusual dots placed over the Hebrew letters in the Torah's description of Esau kissing Jacob, discussing the ambiguous and dangerous relationship between Jacob and Esau as representing the...
On the great Jewish leaders who veiled their wisdom to avoid being misunderstood, examining Jacob's readiness to confront and ultimately transform Esau after twenty years of separation. Jacob's...
The concept of the birthright through Jacob and Esau, connecting it to the unique rights and responsibilities of the Jewish people. The Jew has a unique quality among the nations but must strive to...
A nuanced look at Esau, seeking the positive dimension in him and examining the question of whether a person is evil from birth or has free will to choose. The Lubavitcher Rebbe's positive...
The importance of the family as a uniquely human institution and examines the contrast between Jacob and Esau as sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The challenges faced by Jewish parents whose children take...
This discourse was delivered by the Rebbe on Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach, 5718 (1958), which coincided with 19 Kislev. Jacob's message to Esau mentioning 'oxen and donkeys, flocks, servants and...