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The verse in Parshas Vayishlach which mentions Sukos 3 times ???

See 33:17.
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Another Reason

The Angel did not divulge his name is because we must always realize that Hashem is running the entire world. Don't focus on the agents & miss the big picture.
See the Source.
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Secret of No Name

Why did the Angel say to Yaakov - Why do you ask for my name ? 32:28

What is the point ?

This is explained that to protect ourselves from the Evil Inclination we need to know that he always has new disguises. The name will just confuse us. We need to focus on Torah study to learn how to deal with & overcome all of the ongoing challenges.
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Answer

One who converted is considered as a newborn.

One who is in a position of authority is held responsible for those he represents.

Marriage is a formation of a new complete person.

But why does Rashi seem to omit one who forgives others who is also forgiven ( Rosh Hashana 17a ) ?
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Wedding Message

Rashi 36:3-
3 people are forgiven for their sins
* One who converts to Judaism
* One who is elevated to a position of greatness &
*One who gets Married !!!
What is the connection between the three ?
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Lifting Others

Yaakov lifted his feet & walked , 29:1.
How else does one walk ?
Rashi says that he was uplifted with the news Hashem gave him.
We have a mitzva to emulate Hashem to encourage people so that they become Happy ! : ).
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Prayer Meeting

The word Pogah means to meet & to Pray. What is the connection ?28:11.

For a meeting to succeed we must pray to Hashem for assistance !!
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The Hair Connection

Why does the Torah inform us that Eisov had lots of hair , but Yaakov was smooth skinned ?

Rav Wolbe ztl explains that
Hair is like wool , Rashi , in which things get tangled. All types of temptations were entangled in Esovs personality.
We learn to emulate the ways of Yaakov.
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Question

If the Voice was Yaakov
But the hands were Eisov , why did Yitzchok go ahead & give the blessings ? 27:23

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What to Grab

Some explain - Why did Yaakov grab hold of Aisovs heel ?

To teach us a secret of greatness - hold to those things that others may be stepping on !
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Hashems Desire

Why did the Avos & their wives have such difficulties in having children ?
Yevomos 64a explains that Hashem desires our prayers !
Prayer brings us closer to Hashem which is the purpose of life.
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The secret Word

What was the key word that Rivka used with which she won the position for one of the greatest Shiduchim in the world ?
She said - vegam , and also ,
To bring water for the camels.

The key is the Love of Chesed.
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Ten Tests

Avraham Avinu passed 10 tests in life

Pushed into a fire

Told to move

Famine

Wife captured

Battled 4 kings

Bris Milah

Wife captured again

Had to send away Hagar & Yishmoel

Akeida

Pay a lot for a burial plot for Sarah

This is according to the count of Rabeinu Yonah.
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The Secret of

A Happy Marriage

Why does Eliezer test Rivka with the question of asking her for some Water ?
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Power to Rule

Our Sages explain that becuase Sarah lived for 120 years that is why Queen Esther ruled over 120 countries.
What is the connection ?

The name Sarah means to rule. Sarah had utilized every moment of her life to serve Hashem thus those who follow her ways , can merit to rule as she did !
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Specifics

Why does the Torah tells us the years of Sarah in a specific , detailed way ?
She lived 100
20
& 7 years ?
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Hashem Listens

Why does Hashem wait for Avraham Avinu to argue on behalf of Sedom to such an extent ?

Maybe there are 50 righteous ?

45 ?
40 ?
30 ?
20 ?
10 ?
Hashem could have said right away - Sorry ... ?
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Tasty Tongue

Why did Avraham Avinu serve each geust tasty Tongue ?

2 reasons
1- To give them a great meal
2- he had an agenda to teach them the purpose of life - to utilize our tongue to serve Hashem.
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To Overcome Laziness

Focus on 5 Points
The day is short
There is a lot to accomplish
People are lazy
The rewards are great
The Boss wants us to achieve as much as we can for our benefit.
Avos 2:20
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Falling Leaves

Now is the time to reveiw
Mishlei 11:28 - those who consider their wealth like leaves - will succeed.
See our book Watch Your Wealth pg 18.
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