Simchas Avraham

The story of Bnei Yisrael in this parsha and throughout is always calculated to bring the healing before the unfortunate event takes place.

With all the tragedies we've endured throughout the years, there is still an end to it all. Chanukah is the Yom Tov that brings the point home.

Why did Yosef get two more years in prison? Hishtadlus is always necessary ?!?

Yaakov Avinu attempted to find peace and tranquility. How did he do it? Not just by what he did, but also where he did it.

Continuing to explain Yaakov's battle vs. the malach, and what it means for us.

The Malach started up with Yaakov Avinu to start up with the one who learned Torah non-stop.

But for us, it may be even more than this.

Rochel gave up herself not to embarrass her sister. Hashem didn't forget and paid her back. We too won't be forgotten for what we do.

Leah called her fourth son Yehuda because she wasn't missing anything without him.

How could Yitzchak think Yaakov was Eisav? Did he not realize when he spoke and heard his voice?

It could be understood based on how Yitzchak viewed Eisav.

How is it that Yitzchak loved Eisav over Yaakov?

The answer lies in Yitzchak himself.