The regular Scripture reading for this week includes what I call the "Beginning of Yakov's [Jacob's] journey," where he ultimately acquires his four wives, and then twelve sons who beget the twelve tribes of Israel.
Most here will be familiar with the basics. But there is far more to the story. Even beyond the fact that his polygyny seems to clearly be a part of Yah's plan, whether much of 'the world' likes that or not.
In this midrash, I outline how SO much of Scripture, and this story in particular, describe cycles in history, and in prophecy, that (to paraphrase Mark Twain) may not repeat precisely, but certainly rhyme.
(There is also a topical reference to another recent thread here, and a lesson, in that Yakov makes a tragic vow that ultimately costs him dearly.)
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Most here will be familiar with the basics. But there is far more to the story. Even beyond the fact that his polygyny seems to clearly be a part of Yah's plan, whether much of 'the world' likes that or not.
In this midrash, I outline how SO much of Scripture, and this story in particular, describe cycles in history, and in prophecy, that (to paraphrase Mark Twain) may not repeat precisely, but certainly rhyme.
(There is also a topical reference to another recent thread here, and a lesson, in that Yakov makes a tragic vow that ultimately costs him dearly.)
Mark Call – Parsha “Vayetze” teaching from Shabbat Shalom Mesa
Parsha ‘Vayetze’ (Genesis 28:10 through 32:3) begins the new, and most critical part of the live of Yakov, as he leaves home, goes to the place where he sees His ladder, and then sojour…
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