ואין נסתר מנגד עיניך ✡️ Weekly Insights on the Parasha by Rabbi Eli Menaged

An in depth, mystical look at the symbols of Yishmael, the water, snakes, scorpions, and more as they contrast with Eisav’s symbols. With the background a deeper understanding of Yosef being thrown into the pit is discovered.

Yaakov’s vertical desire throughout his life when contrasted to Eisav.

A look at Yishmael’s deeper desire for Israel when compared to Eisav.

A look at the debate between Yaakov and his sons regarding how to respond to Shechem.

A look at Yaakov’s connection to Nikur, removing the gid hanashe, the burning of the halavim, and his establishment of arvit in his spiritual path.

When evil leaves us with no perfect options.

The special koah of Yaakov to defeat both Eisav and Yishmael.

A few approaches to why the epic battle with Eisav never happened.

A deep dive into understanding the midrashim in part 1, the greatness of Yaakov, and the power of Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuto.

A look at the midrashim that the angels who went up Yaakov’s ladder were those who had been punished for a mistake they made in Sedom years earlier.