Parsha Perspectives for Today (Vayeitzei, 5782) - When He Feels Far Away, He is Closer Than Ever

The Torah and its messages are timeless. Join me as we draw from the weekly Torah portion to extract lessons and inspiration for today from a wide and diverse range of sources and personalities. For more content, visit http://www.rabbiefremgoldberg.org. 00:00 - Introduction 4:30 - Rashi: Why Does It Mention That He Left Beer Sheva? 5:50 - R. Eliezer Lopian: Why is Yaakov Singled Out? 10:35 - R. Shmuel Rozovsky: Yaakov's Parents Were Still in Town 11:50 - Midrash Rabbah: Our Help Comes From Hashem 15:05 - R. Yerucham Levovitz: We Must Put In Our Effort 21:40 - R. Soloveitchik: Forms of Prayer 26:40 - Kotzker: Searching for God 29:34 - R. Zelig Epstein: Why Did Yaakov Go to Sleep? 33:27 - Kotzker: What Makes Someone Righteous? 39:00 - R. Meir Chodosh: The Power of Prayer 48:50 - Chasam Sofer: Leah and a Worn Out Esrog 55:40 - R. Elya Lopian: Time Flies