Parshas Vayaitzai (5770)

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Parshas Vayaitzai (5770)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

After Eisav having gone astray, Yaakov had to bring to the surface the Eisav side that he had within him and assume the responsibility of the new role.  When he rolled the stone, having arrived at Charan, he was showing that he had that strength.  Likewise his working for Lavan all those years he exhibited this side.  Lavan was hoping to bring this out more by presenting him with Lea who was really meant for Eisav hoping that their offspring would manifest the wicked and the wrong.  Yaakov harnessed this power for the epitome of good and produced Klal Yisroel.

Until this very day we must harness these tendencies for good.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.