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"The Meeting of Esau and Jacob" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Are you like Jacob, willing to humble yourself to avoid conflict?

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen December 4, 2020December 3, 2020

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. Vayishlach Genesis 32:4-36:43 This week’s Torah portion opens with a dramatic encounter between Jacob and […]

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