Vayishlach - Wrestling With Shadows

An episode of the Archive Prism of Torah podcast, hosted by Asaf Prisman, titled "Vayishlach - Wrestling With Shadows" was published on December 11, 2024 and runs 18 minutes.

December 11, 2024 ·18m · Archive Prism of Torah

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Summary

Why did Yaakov demand to know the angel's name, and what deeper meaning lies in its refusal to answer? What lessons does the injury to the Gid Hanasheh teach us about our spiritual struggles? This week's parsha offers profound insights into identifying and confronting our true adversaries. Through examining Yaakov's nighttime battle, we uncover both the identity of our real enemy and the nature of our struggle. A powerful narrative illustrates how excessive strictness can sometimes work against us. Together, we'll explore practical approaches to identifying and overcoming genuine spiritual challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why did Yaakov demand to know the angel's name, and what deeper meaning lies in its refusal to answer? What lessons does the injury to the Gid Hanasheh teach us about our spiritual struggles? This week's parsha offers profound insights into identifying and confronting our true adversaries. Through examining Yaakov's nighttime battle, we uncover both the identity of our real enemy and the nature of our struggle. A powerful narrative illustrates how excessive strictness can sometimes work against us. Together, we'll explore practical approaches to identifying and overcoming genuine spiritual challenges.

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