A Rabbi, a Holocaust Survivor, and a Lonely Struggle in the Dark Night - A short insight on Parshat Vayishlach

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A Rabbi, a Holocaust Survivor, and a Lonely Struggle in the Dark Night: A short insight on Parshat Vayishlach

Does Jacob's wrestling with the dark forces of reality in the harsh, lonely night remind you of your own struggles? Here's how to hold on to your faith.

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By Chana Weisberg

Chana Weisberg is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and host of the Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories podcast. 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 Canada December 21, 2016

Anonymous , I think the fences erected cross the land has gained very much . Before the erected fences across the land we watched on a Daily basis innocent Jewish bloodshed that was crying to heaven. As to your picture in comparison to the fences in the death Camps has little merrit. Reply

Anonymous Virginia December 14, 2016

What has Yacob gained? From the picture I was reminded of the struggle of the Arabs behind the security fences we have erected across the land... What have we gained? Yacob could not take blessings away from his brother. We were exiled from the land, not Esau nor Ishmael, and we will continue to fight and be exiled until we recognize our brothers and learn to share these infinite blessings with them and all Avraham's children. Reply

Anonymous November 25, 2016

A Rabbi, a Holocaust Survivor, and a Lonely Struggle in the Dark Night.... This (Your) reply with the reference to Jacob's wrestling and the final outcome would seem to be a very fitting reply to the respected Survivor's comments at that very moment in his life...
Thank you for sharing. Reply