Tag: Parshat Vayeitzei


  • “Hashem Was Here All Along…” — The Awakening of Vayeitzei

    “Vayeitzei Yaakov.” Rashi asks why the Torah mentions the leaving when we already know he’s going to Charan. Because when a tzadik leaves, the spiritual atmosphere shifts. His presence lifts the city, and when he’s gone, people feel the loss. If one tzadik’s departure creates a void, imagine the impact of all of Klal Yisrael…

  • Mussar Without Love Is Noise — Yaakov Shows Us the Only Way

    In Parshat Vayeitzei, when Yaakov arrives at the well in Charan after his dream, he sees shepherds waiting around instead of tending their flocks. He eventually rebukes them — “The day is still long… give the sheep to drink and go pasture them.” But before he says a word of criticism, the Torah highlights something…

  • The Power of Perspective – Seeing Hashem’s Hand in Every Step

    In Parshat Vayeitzei, we read about Yaakov Avinu’s journey from Be’er Sheva to Charan. Fleeing from Esav and stepping into the unknown, Yaakov encounters Hashem in a powerful dream. This dream becomes a turning point in his life, but it also reveals a profound lesson about perspective and recognizing Hashem’s presence, even in challenging times.…

  • The Power of Tefillah: Giving Hashem Our Heart and Soul

    This week’s parsha, Vayeitzei, highlights the power of tefillah—prayer—and how its effectiveness is proportionate to the depth of emotion we bring to it. Hashem doesn’t want only our words or intellect; He desires our hearts, souls, and entire being in our connection with Him. This idea comes to life in the contrasting stories of Leah…