Wrestling with God offers a deep dive into Torah portion Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4–36:43), exploring one of the Bible’s most mysterious encounters—Jacob’s wrestling match. Was his opponent a man, an angel, or God? This pivotal moment leads to Jacob's name change to Israel, but the text presents two distinct accounts of the name change. The class also examines other intriguing questions: where was Benjamin born, given conflicting details? And could one passage reflect an editorial addition from the time of the monarchy? Discover the layers of these ancient stories and the insights they reveal.

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