Rabbi's Corner

Message from the Rabbi

Vayetzei (Genesis 28:10) - Vayishlach (32:4) - Vayeshev (37:1) He went out - he sent - he settled.

What stage do we think will be the best? Why? What are we looking forward to? Why? Why do we move from one stage to another? 

The names of these three portions speak to different stages in Jacob’s life but could easily be ours. We set out on our lives including careers, relationships, and family.  We consciously make decisions about how and when we want to move to the next stage and then life happens. 
More importantly, what do we take with us through each stage?  When we decide to live with certain values, we are better able to negotiate each new stage.  When we take with us honesty, integrity and gratitude, no matter what stage we find ourselves in, we will be able to handle whatever comes our way.   

This week’s D’var Torah “Hear Me, Listen to Me, Pay Attention to Me” you can find the source sheet here.

Please join me for “FinishStrong” this week. It is an open ended conversation after lunch on Shabbat morning. You certainly will leave with something to think about.