Show Notes
In this week's episode, we learn what to do when faced with a crisis. There are several crises in this parsha:
When it seems like Esav is about to attack, Yaakov must determine what to do. In the end, he combines practical steps to preserve his family with a spiritual focus, praying to God for salvation.
Similarly, when Yaakov is attacked by an unknown figure, it turns out to be a blessing in disguise. Yaakov remains level-headed throughout the encounter, not allowing his fear to rule him.
When Dinah is harmed and kidnapped, Yaakov and his sons disagree about the best approach. After learning more, you can consider what *you* would have done in that situation.
When Rachel dies in childbirth, Yaaakov makes sure to rename his son, recognizing the name she had originally bestowed upon the child was given out of pain.
Based on our questions and discussions, we come up with some very important lessons and takeaways for our own lives!
More from Parsha for Kids
In the last parsha of the Torah, V'Zot HaBracha, Moshe dies. But what matters is not that he died- rather, the way he died. Moshe approached God alone. There were no adoring crowds. No family surrounding him. It was just the man and his Maker. And this is something that will happen to us all. We will all, ultimately, approach God. The question to be answered is simply this: have we lived a life that we are proud to show to God?
This week's parsha, Haazinu, is actually a song! Moshe wanted to make sure that the core ideas of Judaism would be accessible to everyone, whether or not they were able to read. In this song, we focus on some important ideas. These include: