Vayishlach - Space Within Constriction
Vayishlach - Space Within Constriction
In this week's parsha podcast, we explore R' Nosson's teaching about Yaakov's interaction with Esav. The space between the groups of animals corresponds to the need to find space within the challenges and constrictions of our lives. Yaakov's transporting of his family over the river, where he acts as a 'bridge,' represents the concept of the world as a narrow bridge which we are able to traverse by connecting to the aspect of Truth.