Vayishlach 5786 - The Path of Becoming Yisrael

This is one of those parshot that I believe holds a prophetic picture and a foundational teaching to truly understanding scripture.   In this week’s parsha, we see Ya’akovreturning from exile.  After fleeing after Esav’s death threat, Ya’akov had no idea if Esav still hated him and wanted him dead.  We see Ya’akov making preparations and his wrestling with an angel.  Ya’akov’s name is changed.  The parsha includes the story of Dinah and Shechem and Shimon and Levi’s plot for vengeance, the birth of Ya’akov’s last son and the death of Rachel.  It ends with the listing of the descendants of Esav.