Weekly Parsha Post From Shazak

Roadside Reunion Turns Emotional

Family reunions are often complicated affairs. But the recent meeting between Yaakov and Eisav, who had not seen each other for many years, went surprisingly well.

“I was afraid that Uncle Eisav was going to really hurt someone, really bad” commented Miss Dina Jacobson, who observed the proceeding from inside a box. “There were also rumors that he would demand to marry me. I thank G-d that, in the end, he hugged and kissed Dad, took our gifts, and went back to his home in the mountains… without me.”

Young Mother Dies, Leaves Two Young Sons

Mrs. Rachel Isaacson, the second wife of Rabbi Yaakov Isaacson passed away in childbirth near Bethleham. Born Rachel Lavanovitch, she was known for her good deeds, beauty and charm. After marrying her cousin, Yaakov, she waited anxiously to bear children. After a long wait, she was finally blessed with a beloved son, who was named Yosef. During childbirth, Isaacson tragically passed away. Her husband buried her in the Kever Rachel Cemetery on Bethlehem Road.

Yaakov Vs. Angel – The Longest Fight

It was a nail-biter at the Angels/Yabok arena as the nightlong fight went into extra rounds. But as the morning sun was about to rise, Yaakov Isaacson decisively beat his opponent, known as “Angel of Eisav.” Yet, even as he stood victorious and received his opponent’s blessings, Yaakov had clearly sustained injuries to his thigh.

“This was the fight of all times,” declared TNS sports commentator Howard Kosselstein, “there were moments when I thought that that angel, who came out of nowhere, was going to win, but clearly, Y. Isaacson had Heaven on his side.”

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