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Kenneth CohenThe Times of Israel (Blogs) |
When Yosef revealed himself to his brothers, they could not respond, as they were in a state of shock and disbelief. Rashi tells us that he proved...
The incident in Chapter thirty four of Bereishit, involving the rape and violation of Dina, is most troubling.Shechem son of Chamor was the...
The struggle between Yakov and the angel, is seen as symbolic of man’s struggle with the Yeitzer Hara, the evil inclination. The Torah tells us...
There is great debate among the Rabbis, regarding the way Yakov dealt with his brother, Eisav. There were those who felt that he was setting an...
The main theme of Parshat Vayishlach is the confrontation between Yakov and Eisav. It is symbolic of future struggles between the Jewish people and...