Vayetze (וַיֵּצֵא) - "And He Went Out"
Vayetze (וַיֵּצֵא) - "And He Went Out"
Torah Portion: Genesis 28:10-32:3
Vayetze chronicles Jacob's transformative journey from Beersheba to Haran. Fleeing his brother Esau's wrath after receiving Isaac's blessing, Jacob stops at Bethel where he experiences the famous dream of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels ascending and descending. God appears to him, reaffirming the Abrahamic covenant and promising divine protection.
Upon reaching Haran, Jacob meets Rachel at the well and falls in love. He agrees to work seven years for her uncle Laban to marry her, but Laban deceives him, substituting Leah on the wedding night. Jacob works another seven years for Rachel. Through both wives and their maidservants Bilhah and Zilpah, Jacob fathers eleven of his twelve sons (all except Benjamin) and one daughter, Dinah.
The portion details Jacob's complex relationship with Laban, including their business arrangements and mutual deceptions regarding livestock breeding. After twenty years, God commands Jacob to return home. He departs secretly with his family and possessions, beginning his journey back to Canaan.
Central Theme: God meets you on the journey—not after it. Divine presence accompanies us through life's challenges, transformations, and uncertainties.
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Vayetze (וַיֵּצֵא) - "And He Went Out"
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