PARSHAS VAYISHLACH
Can you figure out what each picture has to do with the parsha?
Rabbi Dani Staum
KEY to Parshas Vayishlach – Parsha Pix
Slow down – After they met up and Eisav suggested that he and Yaakov continue together, Yaakov replied that he must proceed much slower because of his children and told Eisav to go ahead – 33:13.
All alone – Yaakov was left alone when he crossed the river to retrieve jugs and that’s why/when Angel of Eisav encountered him -32:24.
I already have everything I need – Yaakov old Eisav he has everything – 33:11 (in contrast to Eisav who said “I have a lot” – 33:9).
Donkey/Shechem – Shechem was the prince of the city, which had the same name, who abused Dinah. His father’s name was Chamor which means donkey. Based on their behavior its not surprising that the father was so called – 34:2.
Aloof (x 4) – The end of parshas Vayishlach contains numerous pesukim which list the family and chiefs of the families of Eisav. The Torah word for chief is אלוף (aloof). It repeats that word numerous times… 36:15 and on.
Kever Rochel – Rochel dies in childbirth and is buried on the side of the road -35:19.
Third day – On the third day after the city of Shechem circumcised themselves, Shimon and Levi avenged the honor of their sister Dinah by killing all the men in the city – 34:25.
Kashrus – Filet Mignon and Sirloin Steaks – These expensive cuts of meat are from the area where the Gid Hanashe is in the animal. The parsha states that we are not allowed to eat the Gid Hanashe. It is a difficult process to remove it and there are different traditions and halachic opinions whether it is permitted to eat those meats after the Gid has been removed – 32:33.
Sukkah city – Yaakov named the place he arrived at after his encounter with Eisav Succos – 33:17.
