Torah Portions
Vayishlach
"And he divided the people that were with him..." (Genesis 32:8)
וַיִּשְׁלַח - Vayishlach Torah Portion
The Torah portions Vayetze and Vayishlach signify the difference between exile and the beginning of exodus out of exile – light of redemption and future or the will of the Creator that begins to reveal itself.
It is clear from this portion the way one sends themselves through this work--the means and ways in which it is possible.
The movement is from Vayetze – flight of Jacob to exile – what we are not dealing with the forces at play to leave the state he couldn’t form himself. It has to do with the ‘hollow space’. There needs to be a reality of choice--that you are out of the arena of ‘everything is there for the taking’ or a constant presence. The entire creation starts with concealment of the Creator. Up to that point it allows a fleeting memory of the intention of Creation and one’s own existence.
When we are starting to fulfill the missing of the spirit and relate to it, there will always be a fear and struggle. It will take the time to fulfill all invitations for reforming oneself and a group of spirits that will constitute the state of reformation (tikkun).
What we see is that when Jacob is going out into exile, the way he can be touched is through a dream. When he comes back, it's through seeing, or awakening.
Remembering Amalek
If we read Amalek as an externa force - we won't understand the portion of Torah. It is said that Jacob was left alone - what does that mean, if he is a believer, and G-d is everywhere....what does it mean? It means it was an internal struggle with himself.
The temptation is not external, but an internal discourse. Amalek is first, an internal force that always tries to hit us. And, to attack us when our identity and when our commitment is very weak.
Don't forget to remember who you are. The voice of Amalek will come when you are weak. If you are not aware of this battle, someone else will fulfill the purpose of reminding you who you are.
Jacob Wrestling the Angel
In this week's portion of VaYishlach, Jacob struggles with his inner forces in order to get his defined mission. Thus he is able to build his inner spine, the quality that would be needed for tikkun.
