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Inspirational insights from the Baal Shem Tov and Hasidic leaders of succeeding generations
Jacob's desire was to make peace with Esau, not to conquer him
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Advanced
It is nature of Jacob which has the power to unite Chaos with Rectification
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The struggle between Jacob and a mysterious angel symbolizes the struggle between Good and Evil.
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The mysterious wrestling episode is fraught with cryptic implications and intonations.
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Intermediate
According to one opinion, the angel appeared as an idol worshipper; according to another, it appeared as a Talmudic scholar.
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