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Parashat Vayetze 5782 - Ya'acov and the Stone Upon the Well
Description: After securing the blessings, Ya'acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav. Arriving at Charan, he encounters the shepherds and their flocks, and when he sees Rachel his cousin, he single-handedly rolls off the giant stone that sits upon the well in order to water her sheep. What might be the significance of his superhuman act?
This podcast is sponsored by Elaine and Arie Hochberg with deep and sincere gratitude to Rabbi Michael Hattin whose illuminating teaching about the past enlightens the present and provides strength for the future. “Make for yourself a teacher, and acquire for yourself a friend…” - Pirke Avot 1:6
Verses: Genesis 29
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Rabbi Michael Hattin - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
Description: After securing the blessings, Ya'acov must flee the wrath of his brother Esav. Arriving at Charan, he encounters the shepherds and their flocks, and when he sees Rachel his cousin, he single-handedly rolls off the giant stone that sits upon the well in order to water her sheep. What might be the significance of his superhuman act?
This podcast is sponsored by Elaine and Arie Hochberg with deep and sincere gratitude to Rabbi Michael Hattin whose illuminating teaching about the past enlightens the present and provides strength for the future. “Make for yourself a teacher, and acquire for yourself a friend…” - Pirke Avot 1:6
Verses: Genesis 29
Download the Source Sheet
Please let us know your comments and thoughts about the podcast, write to us at [email protected]. We appreciate you leaving us a review with 5-stars if you enjoy these podcasts.
For more information about Pardes, visit our website www.pardes.org.il.
Credits
Rabbi Michael Hattin - Faculty and Host for Pardes from Jerusalem
Rabbi Adam Titcher – Lead Consultant and Producer
Arlene Harel – Faculty Coordinator
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