Yaakov shows preferential treatment to Yosef. He is deceived by his dons in the same method he deceived his father.

Yaakov deceives and is being deceived by Laban who makes all of his townspeople accomplices. Yaakov hurts Rachel, causes divide, and pays dear price.

Was intimacy feared in Talmudic times? How was Yaakov tricked? Rachel and Leah were possibly twins. Yaakov's actions return to haunt him.

Yaakov kisses Rachel. How did the rabbi's view of and what is women's status in Jewish orthodoxy today.

What is the significance of the place? Is quantum leap possible? One or many stones? Dreams and angels.

Why did Yitzhak lose his eyesight? Lesson from a great teacher. And - whose side is God on?

Why did Jacob allow himself to deceive his brother? Did he have a moral struggle? Why did his father give him the blessing even after casting doubt in his identity?

Why didn't Rivka speak to her husband about their sons? Was there a problem with their marriage or something that stemmed from their past and societal norms?

What is the meaning of the struggling twins? How it reflects the life of the author of the Midrash?

The temple is not the center of jewish life - the home is!