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Jacob and Pharaoh's brief interaction over Jacob's age raises many questions about the complex relationship between the two.

Joseph serves as a model of creating opportunities for repentance and forgiveness.

The creation of many languages raises questions about communication today.

In their relationships with each other, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Esau, struggle between models of unity and connection and separation and deceit.

Rachel and Leah's complex relationship allows us to imagine new possibilities for strengthening our own relationships.

Isaac and Rebecca serve as a paradigm for Jewish marriage, and yet, their relationship is more complex than it may appear.

Joy and laughter, often embodied in children, can help us begin to live again after extreme disappointment and tragedy.

Like Jacob, who paid attention to Joseph's dreams, we should be mindful of events and experiences that evoke a sense of the Divine presence.

Like Jacob's struggle, each of us must recognize, confront and struggle with our darker side.

Adam's naming of the animals raises complex issues, including the deeper meanings of our names.