The Portion
"The Portion" is a podcast where Aaron Roller, a curious Orthodox Jew, sits down with his brother-in-law, Rabbi Jonathan Bienenfeld, to discuss the portion of the Torah that is read each week by Jews around the world. The conversation is informal and friendly, but not afraid to delve into the wealth of Jewish wisdom and interpretation. Guests may join to offer their takes on the portion as well.
The Portion
VaYetze: Love at First Sight?
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Aaron Roller
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Season 1
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Episode 6
Welcome to our discussion about VaYetze, where Jacob flees to his Uncle Laban's house and does some vivid dreaming along the way. In this episode, Aaron and Rabbi Bienenfeld discuss:
- How does Jacob's dream prepare him for life in exile?
- Do we believe in love at first sight?
- How sympathetic is Laban?
- How prepared was Jacob for encountering Laban?
- What is the deeper significance of Lavan's swapping Leah for Rachel?
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