EPISODE · Dec 11, 2024 · 39 MIN
A BIBLICAL SHOWDOWN
from Deeper Look At The Parsha · host Rabbi Pini Dunner
What’s the deal with Yaakov’s mysterious midnight wrestling match? A man, an angel, Esav’s guardian spirit—who was it, and why did the epic struggle end with Yaakov limping and renamed Yisrael? Rabbi Dunner's shiur dives into one of the Torah’s most puzzling encounters, unraveling layers of meaning with insights from the Ramban, Maharal, the Izhbitzer, and others. Discover how this bizarre struggle wasn’t just a fight but a transformative moment for Yaakov—and for the Jewish people, a timeless lesson in resilience, faith, and triumph.
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What’s the deal with Yaakov’s mysterious midnight wrestling match? A man, an angel, Esav’s guardian spirit—who was it, and why did the epic struggle end with Yaakov limping and renamed Yisrael? Rabbi Dunner's shiur dives into one of the Torah’s most puzzling encounters, unraveling layers of meaning with insights from the Ramban, Maharal, the Izhbitzer, and others. Discover how this bizarre struggle wasn’t just a fight but a transformative moment for Yaakov—and for the Jewish people, a timeless lesson in resilience, faith, and triumph.
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