ענין הוראה פסוק חלק
- (א) Realm of Lavan was “alien” to Yaacov; his true home was Torah; and his priority was the coming of Moshiach contingent upon the avodah of birurim
- (ז) Moshiach himself will be riding on the donkey (chamor-physicality חומר-חמור)
- (טז) Kislev is the time of the revelation of the pnimiyus of Torah, 3rd month (from Tishrei) of the Teshuvah season
- Every Jew realizes the world is not yet purified for the redemption, but one must prepare all one’s possessions for the future redemption
- “Where are you?” Are you acting your purpose of transforming?
- Pnimiyus of Torah is related to the miracles of this month, especially the oil (רזין דרזין)
עם לבן גרתי
Two names, two paths of Divine service: יעקב lowest level of soul power, ישראל highest level of soul power. On Shabbos we exist on level of Yisrael having no fear or need for strenuous effort to refine the world.
ולא יקרא עוד יעקב
B’nai Noach is obligated in honoring their parents to maintain a stable society. Shimon & Levi’s attack on Shechem was for the same reason (the good of society); thus, this gain to society (from their quick actions), overrode not consulting (and, thus, not honoring) their parent. Shimon & Levi (called Ish, & thus, Bar Mitzvah) did not spill innocent blood. Obligation in Mitzvos at 13 learned from actions of Shimon & Levi; who acted out of passion to defend righteousness, putting aside rational considerations. Thus, every Jewish child upon reaching the age of maturity, also needs to observe Mitzvos with Mesiras Nefesh.
איש חרבו
This parsha reveals the real names of Eisav’s wives; Parshas Toldos uses descriptive names to show Eisav’s intent.
בשמת בת ישמעאל
The Maggid states Yaacov sent the “mamash” of the angels (their bodies) but kept the souls with him; not that he split the angels, but even when the angels went on their mission, they remained loyal (their souls) to Yaacov. 1) One makes birur in one’s body by means of one’s soul. 2) A Shliach needs to remain connected to the Sender in order to not be influenced by the physical environment.
וישלח יעקב מלאכים
Eisav left since he always planned to leave Eretz Yisrael to avoid the decree of exile, and now with the numerous possessions of Yaacov, he had a cover; plus, he was embarrassed by the sale of the birthright. Eisav settled in the Diaspora, but a Jew is always a stranger in a foreign land until we return to our true home in full and total settlement.
