Rachel and Leah

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1. "Mei-Hashem Yatza Ha-davar" Perceiving Providence

   Rabbi Reuven Taragin

   In the context of the story about Yaakov's escape from and return to Canaan, the Torah describes Yaakov's exile. This lesson highlights the links between the different stories in the interim. The links reveal the message of the entire story.

2. Rachel's Death and Burial

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   Where was Rachel buried? Why is she the one crying for her children, and why does God answer her prayers? The answers to these questions leads us on a fascinating journey that begins with the Yosef and Binyamin (from the birth of Binyamin and the selling of Yosef through the Concubine on Givah, the destruction of Shiloh, and the exile of the ten tribes), continues with the civil wars throughout the generations (from the selling of Yoself through the murder of Gedalia to the destruction of the Second Temple and the Bar Kokhva Revolt). Rachel's prayer for Binyamin in the merit of her selflessness for him, and her prayer for Yosef and for all of Israel in the merit of her ability to conquer her natural jealousy toward her sister - these prayers have stood by Israel throughout the generations.

3. A Rabbinic Reading of Shaul: The Binyaminite Hero

   Rabbi Francis Nataf | 58 minutes

   An analysis of the composite picture that emerges from a tribal study of Binyamin as the background to the countertextual rabbinic preference for Shaul over David. Through this study, we come to a greater appreciation of rabbinic parshanut, both methodologically as well as regarding the hierarchy of religious values that account for the difference visions of leadership held by Binyamin and Yehudah.

    

4. Relationships Revealed - Rachel, Leah and the "Dudaim" Episode

   Rabbi Mosheh Lichtenstein | 56 minutes

   By examining the story of the "dudaim", we notice Yaakov's complex familial relationships: the parent-child relationships of Leah and her children, and the husband-wife relationship of Yaakov and Rachel. While Rachel and Leah may have thought that these relationships may be bartered and exchanged, the "dudaim" story teaches us that in fact this is not the case. 

5. The Dudaim: Friendship Between Sisters

   Rabbi David Silverberg

6. Understanding Leah's Accusation

   Rabbi David Silverberg

7. How Could Yaakov Marry Rachel after Marrying Leah?

   Rabbi David Silverberg

8. Yehuda: Thanking God

   Rabbi David Silverberg

9. Do you Belittle that You Took My Husband? (Gen. 30:15) - Who Took Whose Husband?

   Rabbi Gad Dishi

   תאריך פרסום: תשעד | |

   What was going on in the "sister switch" story, wherein Lavan gave Leah in marriage to Yaakov instead of Rachel? How was Yaakov,though savvy when it came to his brother and father, fooled by Lavan, and why did he not take action? Who participated in the marital switch? What is going on in the Yaakov-Leah relationship wherein Leah feels hated? We examine the tragic "dudaim' story within the rest of the narrative of Yaakov in Haran, and consider the possibility that Leah was completely unaware of Yaakov's original deal with Lavan. What is the Torah teaching us with this story?

10. Ki Teitzei: The Hated Wife

    Rabbi David Fohrman |

    In this video, we discuss the Torah's laws about a man with two wives, one who he loves, and one who he hates. Rabbi Fohrman suggests that this legal section of text is a hint to the story of Jacob and his wives. Watch the next video to learn more!

     

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11. Ki Teitzei: The Hated Wife - Part 2/2

    Rabbi David Fohrman |

    In this video, Rabbi Fohrman goes into detail about the man who hates one of his wives, and its parallels to Jacob, Leah, Rachel and their children, and suggests that the Torah is offering us a different path that can bring peace to our families and our homes.

     

     

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12. VaYishlach: Where Was Rivka?

    Rabbi Jay Kelman

13. Vayetze: How Could Yaakov Marry Two Sisters?

    Rabbi David Silverberg | 40 minutes

    According to the view forefathers kept the Torah, how could Yaakov marry two sisters? What is the meaning of the idea that the forefathers kept the Torah? Did the mitzvot only apply in the Land of Israel? Where they stringencies back then, or did they embody higher levels of consciousness?  We explore different ideas about Rachel's marriage and death, and consider the concept of relinquishing stringencies if they come at the expense of another person.

14. Parshat Vayetze Part 2: The Conjugal Switch

    Rabbi Gad Dishi | 22 minutes

    A close examination of perek 29 reveals clear parallels between the story of the switch between Rachel and Leah and the story of Yaakov stealing the blessing in the previous perek. Therefore, we may suggest that this story comes as a form of retribution for Yaakov’s deception. 

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15. Parshat Vayetze Part 3: The Currency of Jealousy

    Rabbi Gad Dishi | 26 minutes

    Through a close reading of the text describing the birth of Yaakov’s children in perakim 29-30, we can come to a deeper understanding of the relationship between Yaakov and his wives Rachel and Leah. 

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16. Rachel: Mother at the Crossroads

    Shani Taragin | Hour

    This shiur explores the development of the character of Rachel, by analyzing the birth narrative of Yaakov’s children, and her challenges with infertility. Through Rachel’s journey to the appreciation of God’s role in the world, we can understand why she remains at the crossroads and the eternal message she represents for all generations.

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