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

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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