Guiding Questions: Genesis 33

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

How does Esau greet Jacob – and why is the verb “va’yishakeyhu” (kissed him) unusually marked in text?
In part 2 of Genesis 33:7, what order of approach is reversed – and is it purely textual?
What is the pun (and the family history reference) in Genesis 33:11, reflected in the word “birkati”?
When all is said and done, save for this meeting, is there a reunion? (Genesis 33:16–17)
When settling in Shekhem what religious act does Jacob perform (Genesis 33:20) and what Divine name is utilized?

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Perek Yomi materials originally produced by the USCJ and Dr. Morton K. Siegel.
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Exploring Judaism is the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism, embracing the beauty and complexity of Judaism, and our personal search for meaning, learning, and connecting. Our goal is to create content based on three core framing: Meaning-Making (Why?), Practical Living (How?), and Explainers (What?).

Post categories: Parashat Vayishlach, Parashat Vayishlach Study Guide, Sefer Bereshit / Book of Genesis, Tanakh Yomi, Torah

Post tags: Genesis 33, Perek Yomi (USCJ)

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