Some thoughts on the Torah portion Vayeitzei — also spelled Vayetzei or Vayetze — Gen 28:10-32:3. This is part of a series of weekly “gathering sources” posts, collecting previous material on the weekly Torah portion, most originally part of a 2009-10 series called “Opening the Book.” Vayeitzei is next read in the Diaspora, minchah on November 30 through December 7.
Something to Notice updated 2019: Bilhah and Zilpah and the Amidah
A Path to Follow: Rachel and Leah, competition or not
Great Source(s): Akedat Yitzchak
Language and Translation: Sulam [what the angels climb]
See also:
Seven Years or Seven Days
"A Song Every Day" 