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Parshat Vayetze: Yaakov’s Dream/ Am Yisrael’s Future A PowerPoint Review, to be viewed with the corresponding shiur.

Parshat Vayetze: Yaakov’s Dream/ Am Yisrael’s Future A PowerPoint Review, to be viewed with the corresponding shiur. Shiur by Menachem Leibtag Presentation by Ronni Libson & Tammy Weisz. Bechira Process: When will it end?. The bechira goes to one of Yitzchak's children - but which one? .

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Parshat Vayetze: Yaakov’s Dream/ Am Yisrael’s Future A PowerPoint Review, to be viewed with the corresponding shiur.

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  1. Parshat Vayetze: Yaakov’s Dream/ Am Yisrael’s Future A PowerPoint Review, to be viewed with the corresponding shiur. Shiur by Menachem Leibtag Presentation by Ronni Libson & Tammy Weisz

  2. Bechira Process: When will it end? The bechira goes to one of Yitzchak's children - but which one?

  3. Bechira Process: When will it end? Yaakov may doubt that he is chosen: • Yitzchak planned to give the primary bracha to Esav • When Yitzchak’s brothers were rejected, they were sent to the east: Now Yaakov himself is being sent to the east: • His parents sent him away from Eretz Canaan • Bechira must come from God, not father Divine Reassurance

  4. Bechira Process: When will it end? The bechira goes to Yaakov

  5. Confirmation of Bechira Extra Promise to Yaakov: Relates to Yaakov’s situation - even though he must now leave Eretz Canaan, Hashem will remain with him, take care of him, and ultimately bring him back Immediate Reaction:

  6. Yaakov makes a Neder "And Yaakov then made a vow saying: • If God will be with me, • And He protects me on this journey on which I embark, • And gives me bread to eat and clothes to wear. • And I return safely to my father's house, • And Hashem will be my God. • And this stone, which I have set up as a monument will be a Bet Elokim • And from all that You give me I will set aside one-tenth." Condition Condition Condition Condition Condition or Promise? Promise Promise Conditionalpromise: If [condition] then [promise]

  7. Condition or Promise “And Hashem will be my God.” – Condition or Promise? Not a condition: • Conditions reflect Hashem’s earlier promise: Hashem’s promise (28:15) Condition (28:20-21) Rashi This statement is not found in Hashem’s earlier promise • Does not add anything more than the first condition, “If God will be with me” Not a promise: • How could Yaakov possibly accept Hashem as his God only if God fulfills His promises?!

  8. Condition or Promise Rashi: Refers to Hashem’s earlier promise to Avraham at Brit Milah "l'hiyot l'cha l'Elokim" (17:7-8) Ramban: Radak: Seforno: Yaakov vows to intensify his relationship with God should (or actually when) God fulfills His promise. ClassicalCommentators: Condition Rashbam: This clause is a summary of previous clauses Promise “Neder” reflects readiness to fulfill the divine purpose of “bechira”. Yaakov initiates a reciprocal relationship with God.

  9. Hitgalut Hitgalut to Yaakov: Similar to hitgalut to Avraham: Both took place in Bet-El Emphasizes Yaakov’s mission and purpose of bechira Yaakov realizes that he currently stands on the same site where Avraham Avinu built a mizbayach and 'called out in God's Name.' Bet Elokim

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