Vayish’lak – And He Sent
In this Torah portion, Rick Ortiz examines the event in which Jacob wrestles with the angel of YHVH, looking at the meaning of the Hebrew word, “wrestle,” and likens this event to all of us, every day (or rather, night).
Jerusalem Post
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Ariel Apparel
