Shabbat Vayishlach e-Bulletin
Congregation Or Menorah
Kehilat
Or Menorah
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Rabbi
Doug Zelden – Rav
Dov Steinberg - Shul President
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Shabbat Parshat Vayishlach 5782
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Motz’ei
Shabbat Maariv: 4:59pm followed
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SIMCHA NEWS
Mazel Tov to:
-Yocheved & R’ Mitchell Cohen on their anniversary.
-Rivka & R’ Shmuel Reichman and families on the birth of a son.
-Avigayil & Eliezer Lisker and families on the birth of a son.
-Tali & Gaby Perrin and families on the birth of a daughter.
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Happy Birthday to:
Ed Greenfield
Rachel Russman
Alison Zamora
Tamar Rubin
Gavi Castle
Ayelet Kleinman
Jodi Gershman
Jacob Carl
Tzippy Pancer
Jamie Cooper
Valerie Tanner
Mort Stern
Shirley Mullen
Sherwin Pomerantz
Lou Lang
Jeremy Seaver
Yacov Steinberg
R’ Barry Axler
Yose Agulnik
Rena Rosen
Yom Huledet Samayach!
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CONDOLENCE NEWS:
BARUCH DAYAN EMET!
Condolences to the families of:
-Martin Schneider z”l
-Morris Picker z“l
-Dr. Howard Rice z“l
-Adena Goldrich a“h
-Barbara Rosenfield a“h
Hamakom Yenachem Etchem B'Toch Sh'ar Avele
Tzion Virushalayim!
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Torah
Thoughts from Rabbi Doug…
Parshat Vayishlach
In this week's Parsha, Vayishlach, we find Yaakov crossing the
Jordan River with his family, and going back for some small earthenware jugs
that he forgot (Talmud: Chulin 91). Why would a wealthy man such as Yaakov have
to go back for a few jugs? One answer, according to Rabbi Shraga Simmons, is
that Yaakov lived with the understanding that whatever possessions G-d gave him
were for a purpose. As such, the jugs were as precious as jewels. To Yaakov,
the fact that they were inexpensive didn't matter. We're only expected to work
with the tools G-d provides, and whatever He provides is precisely what we
need. Whether or not the eventual goal is completed is only in G-d's hands.
This idea is emphasized again in our Parsha, when after 20 years apart, Yaakov
is reunited with his twin brother Esav. In describing their state of affairs,
Esav says, "I have a lot;" and Yaakov says, "I have
everything". (33:9-11) The difference is subtle, but in fact speaks
volumes. Esav is saying "I have a lot..." but I sure could use more,
whereas Yaakov is saying, "According to my part in G-d's grand eternal
plan, I have everything - exactly what I need." If we look at every
possession (even little jugs) and situation
as a special gift from G-d, the
puzzle of life becomes truly meaningful, and more importantly, complete.
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Or Menorah - Weekday Schedule of
Services
Weekday Minyanim with Rabbi Doug
*During the Pandemic Or Menorah is holding Minyaim on Erev Shabbat,
Shabbat, and Motz’ei Shabbat (& Yom Tov) all other davening will
temporarily be as scheduled below.
~ Sunday Shacharit: 9:00am at Chicago Center
for Torah & Chesed
~ M-F Shacharit: 8:30am at Poalei Zedek
~ S-TH Mincha/Maariv : 15
minutes before sunset at Poalei Zedek
~Friday Mincha: 10 min. after Candle Lighting at
Or
Menorah
~ Motz'ei Shabbat Maariv: 33 minutes after
Sunset at
Or
Menorah
(THERE WILL ALSO BE NO 12:30PM SHABBAT MINCHA GEDOLA DURING THE
PANDEMIC SCHEDULES)
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Summary of Parshat Vayishlach By, Rabbi Doug Zelden
1st,
2nd, & 3rd Aliyot: It's
the year 2205 and Yakov is 97 years old. (and so is Eisav) Yaakov sends
messengers to greet Eisav and is informed that Eisav is approaching, prepared
to do battle. He applies a three pronged strategy in preparation for the
confrontation: a) Tefilah - prayer
b) diplomacy c) war. Prior to the actual
confrontation, Yakov bests Eisav in a spiritual battle with Eisav's Angel, and
earns the name "Yisroel." Due to the wound he sustained in the
battle, G-d prohibits Yakov and his family from eating the Gid Hanashe -
the sciatic nerve. Yakov and Eisav meet after 34 years.
4th Aliya: Yakov and Eisav
agree to separate peacefully. Eisav returns to his kingdom of Seir, and Yakov
settles outside of the city of Shechem.
5th Aliya: Dina is abducted and
raped by Shechem the son of Chamor, and Shimon and Levi devise a strategy for
successfully killing the entire male population of Shechem. According to
Chazal, Shimon and Levi were 13 years old. Hashem (G-d) instructs Yakov to move
to Beth El. Rivka's nurse Devora dies, and Hashem confirms the name Yisroel
upon Yakov.
6th & 7th Aliyot: Rachel dies
while giving birth to Binyamin and Yakov buries her in Beis Lechem. Following
Rachel's death, Reuven switches the bed of Yakov from Bilha's tent to Leah's
tent. Although Yitzchak will live another 21 years, the Torah relates his death
at the age of 180 (2228). The remainder of Vayishlach lists Eisav's descendants
as well as the specific Kings of Seir who ruled prior to King Saul - the first
king of Israel. (2882)
Haftorah Vayishlach pg.137
from the prophet: Obadaiah
This week's Haftorah is the entire Book of Obadiah, which
is the smallest book of the Prophets - only one chapter. Ovadiah lived during
the time of Eliyahu, and the difficult reign of Achav and Ezevel (3043-705
b.c.e.) We were introduced to Ovadiah in the Haftorah of Parshas Vayera when
Elisha miraculously helped his widow. Ovadia's personal commitment and courage
in saving 100 prophets from the purges of Ezevel (Jezebel) was rewarded by
himself becoming one of the prophets who would prophesies about the demise of
evil and the ultimate salvation of the righteous. The connection to our Parsha
is the emphasis on Eisav's eventual demise. Yoseph, who is the positive
manifestation of what Eisav could have been, will triumph in eradicating
Eisav's evil influence from society. "...the house of Yoseph a flame, and
the house of Eisav stubble. They will set them ablaze and consume them..."
(1:18-19) Eisav had been given his chance of joining in the creation of the
Jewish nation whose influence over society would redirect destiny. Instead of
joining, Eisav challenged Yakov, and attempted to destroy him. Throughout
history, Eisav rejoiced in Israel's misfortune and boasted of his contribution
to their pain and distress. Ovadiah's prophecy, portrays the times of Mashiach
when justice will manifest itself in the "measure for a measure", of
Eisav's destruction. Eisav, who destroyed the Bais Hamikdash and sent Israel
into exile, will live to see the in-gathering of the exiled and the rebuilding
of the Bais Hamikdash. He will experience the ultimate retribution of witnessing
what might have been his own glory and triumph, if only he had chosen to do
good, rather than bad. Ovadiah is chosen to deliver this prophecy because he
chose to do good over bad. As a servant to the evil Achav and Ezevel, he could
have chosen a life of power and glory while carrying out their evil wishes.
Instead, he chose to place himself in mortal danger to save the intended
victims of Ezevel. In his capacity as the Navi, Ovadiah says to Eisav,
"You have no excuse! Everyone is challenged and everyone must choose."
Those who choose evil will be destroyed, and those who choose good will witness
Eisav's punishment, and the coming of Mashiach. (1:21)
In Hertz Chumash: 1st-
pg.122 Genesis 32:4 2nd-
pg.123 v.14 3rd-pg.124
v.31
4th-pg.125 33:6 5th-pg.127
34:1 6th-pg.130
v.12 7th-pg.133
36:20 Maftir-pg.134 v.40
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