Vayishlach
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Vayishlach is the eighth weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. In the parashah, Jacob reconciles with Esau after wrestling with a "man." The prince Shechem rapes Dinah, who
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (1855 illustration by Gustave Doré)
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (1865 painting by Alexander Louis Leloir)
Jacob Wrestling with the Angel (1659 painting by Rembrandt)
The Reunion of Jacob and Esau (1844 painting by Francesco Hayez)
Weekly Torah portion
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The weekly Torah portion refers to a lectionary custom in Judaism in which a portion of the Torah is read during Jewish prayer services on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The full name, Parashat HaSha
A Torah scroll and silver pointer (yad) used in reading.
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