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Jacob: (a) (1653-1506 BCE) Third of the Patriarchs, son of Rebecca and Isaac. A studious man, he incurred his twin brother Esau’s wrath when he deceptively received Isaac’s blessings. He fled to Padan Aram where he married Leah and Rachel. He fathered the Twelve Tribes and Dinah. He returned to Canaan but lived his final years in Egypt, where he went to be with his son Joseph, viceroy of Egypt. He’s buried in the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron. (b) A common Jewish name.
Likkutei Sichos, Vol. XV, p. 432ff. I. This week’s Torah reading relates that when Yosef presented his two sons, Ephraim and Menasheh, before Yaakov for him to bless them, Yaakov placed his right hand on Ephraim and his left hand on Menasheh. When Yosef s...
Likkutei Sichos, Vol. XV, p. 281ff. I. Several interpretations are offered for the verse: Bereishis 32:25. “And Yaakov remained alone.” Among them: a) The Talmud states Chulin 91a. (and this interpretation is quoted — with slightly different wording — by ...
20 Menachem Av, 5731 · August 11, 1971
The Talmud states: “Our forefather Jacob never died. From where do we know this? From the verse: ‘Fear not, Jacob… for I will save you from afar and your seed from their captivity’ — just as his seed is alive, he too, is alive.” But why only Jacob? Don’t ...
Likutei Sichot, vol. 25, Parshat Vayechi I.
Why was it so important for Jacob to be buried in the Holy Land immediately?
Likutei Sichot, vol. 10, Parshat Vayigash II
When you have occasion to give, give generously. Let the receiver know that you do so with enthusiasm and a full heart.
Likkutei Sichot, vol. 30, Parshat Vayeishev I
Life’s challenges are not a punishment, but a means to help us reach our full potential.
Likkutei Sichot, vol. 20, Parshat Vayishlach I
We should never underestimate the power of our good behavior on others, even someone with a long history of belligerence like Esau.
Likkutei Sichot, vol. 5, Parshat Vayetze II
Isaac had attained such a lofty nature that his body was a loyal agent of his soul.
Likkutei Sichot, vol. 35, Parshat Toldot II
The world can be a confusing place at times. Don’t be fooled by grand gestures designed to make a good impression.
Sometimes it all seems so hopeless. You can feed a hungry child, yet millions more remain hungry. For every good deed you do, so many evil deeds are committed . . .
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