Parsha:

Vayeitzei 

Description

Utilizing the commentary of Or HaChaim, we touched upon many topics, including: How can we classify the vision of Yaakov's dream? Why does Yaakov switch from Shem Havaya to Shem Elokim? Why are the shepherds in Charan so coy? What hints can be gleaned about Lavan from the fact that Rachel is his shepherd? What was the early relationship between Lavan and Yaakov? Did Lavan ever agree to marry Rachel to Yaakov (before Leah married him)? What was Leah's status in her relationship with Yaakov? Is Leah to be praised for going out to Yaakov after the dudaim-agreement? Is there evidence that Leah or Rachel prayed to God to have a child?