Yaakov - similarity to Avraham

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1. Ramban on Vayeshev - "And Yaakov Settled as a Stranger"

   Rabbi Ezra Bick |

   This shiur focuses on Ramban’s comments on the first pasuk in the parasha. Though Esav settled in his inheritance, Yaakov lived as a stranger in the land, like his forefathers.  Avraham’s phrase is “Ger toshav” – foreign resident. Why does the text say this? What does it mean to be a “ger” in the land? And why is it important that this is so for Avraham and Yaakov?

2. The Parallel Between Yaakov and Avraham

   Prof. Jonathan Grossman

   Yaakov’s departure from Canaan is surprising considering Yitzchak’s prohibition to leave the land. This article compares the main events of Yaakov’s life with those of his grandfather Avraham. The comparison is reinforced by content and literary analysis. Yaakov is required to create the nation of Avraham’s offspring after the crisis of Esau’s rejection despite the fact that he was Yitzchak’s son.

3. The Journeys of Avraham and Yaakov and the Purpose of Conquering the Land

   Dr. Yael Ziegler | 30 minutes

   In many ways, Yaakov's journey in Canaan is very similar to Avraham's journey. But Yaakov seems to stay in Shechem for too long. Why does Yaakov stay in Shechem? By comparing the stories of Yaakov's and Avraham's journeys, and noting echoes in the Book of Yehoshua, we gain insight into the purpose of inheriting the Land of Israel: it is not only to develop a national homeland, but to disseminate a national idea-- the Divine mission of the People of Israel.