More than two decades had passed since Jacob had posed as his brother Esau and received the first-born blessing. Could he go home and reconcile with him?
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As we see in Jacob’s journey, we can find divine experiences among days of strife; we can see divine qualities in a person who, isn’t always so…divine. Our lives can feel more like a blessing when we look for – and cherish – the divine in our own daily lives. Moments of peace and understanding. Times when we expected bad and found good. People who show kindness, compassion, and perseverance. Can you think of something divine that occurred in your life this week? If you look, you will find it.
We made a project for this weeks Parshah, parshas VaYishlach. The munchkins colored a picture of Yakov meeting up with Eisav. Then we made a...
Vayishlach- Kever Rochel
In Parashat Vayishlach, Jacob is afraid to see his older brother Esau after stealing his first-born blessing. However, he is shocked to see how willing his brother is to forgive and forget. Sometimes we make mistakes that can damage relationships. Sometimes, guilt and fear can keep us from trying to make amends, but you may find it surprising how forgiving others can be. Are there any personal conflicts that you want to resolve but are too afraid to take the first step?
