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"Jacob Sees Esau Coming to Meet Him," James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Self-preservation and compassion collide in competing readings of this week’s Torah portion

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg December 13, 2019December 17, 2019
“Jacob’s Body Is Taken to Canaan” by James Tissot, 1902
Posted inTorah

Hoping through the tears as a new year dawns

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon December 20, 2018December 20, 2018
Illustration by Owen Jones from "The History of Joseph and His Brethren," 1869
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Dreaming makes the world a better place

Rabbi Adina Allen by Rabbi Adina Allen November 29, 2018November 29, 2018
“Jacob’s Dream” by Michael Willman, 1691
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The dancers, dreamers and angels who guide our ascent

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman November 15, 2018November 8, 2018
From "Jonathan and David" by Gustave Doré
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It’s Esau vs. David in a special episode of ‘Family Feud’

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan November 16, 2017November 16, 2017
Jacob on his deathbed
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When a loved one is dying, caregivers should tread gently

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider January 10, 2017January 17, 2017

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