November 26, 2004 • Page Image 94
…Torah Portion/Synagogues A Confrontation Of Brothers Shabbat Vayishlach: Genesis 32:4-36:43; Hosea 11:7-12:12. I t is, at best, an awkward embrace. When last these brothers saw each other, their faces were contorted with pain, fear and hatred. Twenty years have passed and passions have cooled, but what do they really feel about each other now? Esau marches toward Jacob accom- panied by 400 men. This is not good. Jacob responds with panicke...…

















































