How to Confront an Adversary

A Taste of Text—Vayishlach

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How to Confront an Adversary: A Taste of Text—Vayishlach

How to react when confronted with an opportunity that may challenge, tempt or oppose your beliefs or goals . . .

Handouts:	Vayishlach
Audio:	Listen to Audio \| Download this MP3
Topics:	Jacob, Perspective & Attitude, Prayer, Vayishlach

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Chana Weisberg is host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast and curator of advanced learning experiences on Chabad.org. She lectures internationally on issues relating to women, relationships, meaning, self-esteem and the Jewish soul. She is the author of six books. Her latest book, Shabbat Delights, is a two-volume series on the weekly Torah portion.

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Anonymous May 20, 2015

How to confront an adversary is it ever possible, say the adversary is an inquisitor, or SS from WWII that after avoidance, and appeasement that annihilation of the attacker eventually becomes the only realistic option? I'm growing weary of Jew being synonymous with victim. We are OK to stand our ground, draw breath and not always be the abused. What about David and Goliath? Reply

Anonymous Durham, UK December 9, 2011

Judaism Thankyou so much for this class! Through meditation as a Buddhist practitioner and the moral guidance of the precepts of buddhism over 10 years I have come to find and experience the factors which you describe here so eloquently, I have been buffeted and bashed by them and whirled and calmed by them but to hear these factors presented in such a conscise manner related to this story of Jacob brings to life the experience of confrontation - how it is the same for everyone and exactly HOW to go about applying them! It has brought me to an even deeper respect for Jewish practice and Torah. It is a priviledge to be part of the group through the internet. I think I will buy your book!

I am practicing Noahide now. Reply

No Name Maywood, New Jersey December 9, 2011

Awesome Video The woman on this video are very wise. I really appreciate the time taken to put together such an awesome video. There is much wisdom here. Reply

A Taste of Text

Each 20-minute video class uses a text from the weekly Torah portion to convey a contemporary insight on leading a more enriched life. Source sheets are included to help students follow along and gain a "taste" of the actual texts studied.

How to Confront an Adversary: A Taste of Text—Vayishlach

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