Sarah and Jason discuss Vayishlach, the eighth portion of the Torah, which covers the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel, reuniting with Esau, and the rape of Dinah. Why is the angel wrestling him? Why does Esau forgive Jacob? What is appropriate retribution for the rape of Dinah? And what are our favorite asides in media? 

Check out the chapters below:

(0:00)  Introduction

(2:05)  Comments from Last Week 

(5:00)  Portion Summary 

(13:50)  Discussion Begins 

(14:15)  Wrestling with a Figure

(17:52)  Asides 

(23:20)  Jacob Reunites with Esau

(28:03)  Retribution for the rape of Dinah

(33:09)  Benjamin’s naming 

(34:26)  Over-Preparing 

(36:43)  Critiquing the Portion

(40:55)  Wrap-up and Sponsorship