Vayishlach

Becoming Messengers of Kindness

Posted on December 2, 2025

By Joyce Levitas, WLCJ CRM and Member Portal Developer This week in Parashat Vayishlach, we read: Vayishlach Yaakov mal’achim lefanav – “And Jacob sent messengers ahead of him.” (Genesis 32:4) Jacob sends mal’achim, “messengers”—not of war, but of peace, care, and preparation. His actions remind us that in moments of fear or uncertainty, the Jewish response is often to send Continue Reading »

Parashat Vayishlach 5786

Posted on December 1, 2025

by Rabbi Margie Cella Jacob started preparing to meet Esau. He sent messengers to let Esau know that he was coming. They returned saying that Esau was on his way, accompanied by 400 men. Frightened, Jacob separated his family and flocks into two camps, hoping that at least one would be able to escape Esau’s Continue Reading »