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Parasha Vayeshev (And He Lived): Favor, Inheritance, and a Grand Destiny

Judah and Tamar, by school of Rembrandt

Judah realized that although Tamar’s actions were less than perfect, she had acted to fulfill the familial responsibility to raise up a child for her husband under the family name. He realized that she was more righteous than he was, so he set her free. Tamar gave birth to twins, one of whom, Perez, who became a forefather of Boaz, who became the great-grandfather of King David, who became a forefather of the Messiah.

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UNRWA Official Calls for Boycott of Israeli Paper

UNRWA Spokesperson Chris Gunness-Gaza

Chris Gunness, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency’s (UNRWA) official spokesperson in Gaza known for his unflinching support of Hamas during Operation Protective Edge, returning missiles stored in their schools to the terrorist organization and hiring teachers associated with the organization, has reached a new low. He is currently urging a boycott of the English language Israeli newspaper The Jerusalem Post.

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Parasha Vayishlach (And He Sent): Being Overcomers in the Face of Life’s Struggles

Jacob Sees Esau Coming to Meet Him, by James Tissot

The last time Jacob had seen Esau, he was filled with murderous rage, vowing to kill him; therefore, it is no wonder that Jacob felt anxiety at the prospect of seeing his brother again, especially upon learning that Esau was headed his way with 400 men! Had Esau held a grudge against Jacob all these years? Or had time eased the pain of betrayal and brought forgiveness? Could the generous gifts of livestock sent ahead to Esau somehow appease his anger? Jacob was about to find out. Jacob was a man of strategy: he divided his family and the people with him, along with his flock, herds and camels, into two camps. That way, if Esau attacked one camp, the other would survive. (Genesis 32:8)

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