Weekly Parsha Thoughts

The pesukim in this parsha tell us that Yaakov sent presents to Esav.  When Yaakov and Esav met, Esav said, “yaish lee rav,” therefore I don’t want to take the presents.  Yaakov replied, “yaish lee kol,” therefore you should take the presents. ... Read More

The passuk says, “and he took from the stones of the place and he put them underneath his head…” Rashi explains that Yaakov made the stones as a marzev, gutter, around his head because he was afraid of wild animals.  The Maharsha... Read More

The passuk says, “Esav said in his heart… ‘and I’ll kill Yaakov my brother.'” The next passuk continues “and it was told to Rivka…” Rashi explains it was told to her with ruach hakodesh, because Esav only thought in his heart what... Read More

The passuk says ויפתח הגמלים. What is the meaning of ויפתח? Rashi explains that Eliezer undid the muzzles of the camels. He had closed their mouths so they wouldn’t pasture on other peoples fields. Earlier the passuk says “the servant took ten... Read More

The pesukim mention that Avraham sent away Hagar and Yishmael. Yishmael was sick, quickly finished up the water and was in need for more. They davened and a malach called out and said, “Don’t worry because Hashem listened to the tefillah of... Read More