Yaakov used sticks to affect the physical traits of the newborn sheep. What does it all mean?

Vayetzei 29-17, Rochel was Beautiful in her Toar (figure) and Mareh (radiance).This class begins explaining the Pshat of these two aspects of Rochel’s beauty, but we move on to what it means more deeply: Order and balance manifest Ein Sof and they create a seat for a supernal light.When one isn’t balanced, they compensate in…

Class Five. The Mitteler Rebbe’s Chassidus. Great Shefa. He wanted Chassidim to meet and discuss Yichuda Illa’a. Page 159-60.

Class Four. The Alter Rebbe’s contribution to Chassidus, teaching the practical side , explains why he revealed this additional dimension in Hashgacha Protis. Also, it was revealed through the Mitteler Rebbe. Page 158-9.

Class Three. The Baal Shem Tov’s view of Hasgacha Protis (as enhanced by the Frierdike Rebbe). 1) Every detail of DaTzaCh is BiHashgacha Protis, 2) Each touches the overall purpose of creation, 3) The details within the details (like who affects this particular effect a person or a wind ) is also precise. The Gemara…

Class Two. The Mitteler Rebbe. Hashgacha Protis. Page 156-7.

Vayeitze Patriarchs (23) Likutei Sichos vol. 25 Page 168 ff. The return of Yaakov to Eretz Yisroel found him whole, not only according to the promises Hashem gave him, but that he didn’t even suffer (in a lasting way) for the Avoda sacrifices he needed to make in Golus.

Vayeitze Patriarchs (21) Likutei Sichos vol. 25 Page 150 ff. Malachim before, Malachim after; When Yaakov leaves Eretz Yisroel, the local angels cannot lead him into Chutz La’aretz and new Malachim appear, while on his return, the Eretz Yisroel angels come out to greet. The reason: in the beginning they are empowering him and at…

Vayeitze Patriarchs (20) Likutei Sichos vol. 15 page 252 ff. Ya’akov is involved with many things, but before all, above all, and even after all, his primary involvement is with sheep. This teaches two lessons: 1) Bittul must be before, in, and after all, 2) Bittul alone is not enough, you must also use your…

Vayeitze Patriarchs (19) Likutei Sichos vol. 15 page 243 ff. Ya’akov makes two conditions with Hashem and then two promises. This Sicha shows that the requests were for help at serving Hashem to set up the fulfillment of the two promises. Aliyas HaNeshama and Dira BiTachtonim.