The Hebrew term for the flood, Mabul, is related to the word bilbul, which means confusion. The story of Noach shows us how to confront challenging confusion in our lives.
Yaakov, Yosef and Rachel teach us 3 different paradigms in helping someone reach their goals: the visionary, the integrationist and the self-esteem builder.
The portion of Mishpatim starts with practical laws and teaches us how to apply the inspiration of revelation to every day living. This coincides this year with the yahrztzeit of the Rebbetzin, who through her private life taught us how to strengthen our inner values and become world leaders.