📜 Parashat Vayetzei
Genesis · portion 7 of 54 Genesis 28:10–32:3
What happens this week?
On his journey, Jacob sleeps with a stone for a pillow and dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels going up and down. God promises to protect him.
At Laban’s home, Jacob falls in love with Rachel and works seven years to marry her — but Laban tricks him into marrying Leah first, so Jacob works seven more years for Rachel. Jacob’s family grows to eleven sons and a daughter.
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Parashat Vayetzei quiz
What did Jacob dream about?
Whom did Jacob love?
How many years did Jacob first work for Rachel?
Who tricked Jacob?
🕯️ For the Shabbat table
Jacob kept working toward his goal. What goal are you working toward?
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