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Parshat V’Yeshev 2010-We are Family

Summary Yoseph, the older of the two sons of Rachel, prophesied that he would rule over his brothers, which earned their contempt. The other sons of Yaakov, led by Shimon and Levi, first plan to kill him but later agree … Continue reading

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Parshat V’Yishlah 2010-Agree to Disagree

Yaakov and Esau’s relation parallels our relationship with the Western world, a very touch-and-go bumpy relationship based on us historically living parallel but separate lives. What would have happened if they had worked out their differences back then? Continue reading

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