Notes of Prayer, Vayishlach
12/04/2023 12:27:06 PM
My sermon this past Shabbat went through the ways parshat Vayishlach can teach us about grief and prayer. We watch Jacob stand terrified at precipice of grief and danger -- having possibly lost his mother, at risk to lose his wives and children, ready to be annihilated by his estranged brother. There Jacob recites the words: "I am too small for all the lovingkindness and faithfulness that you have shown me, your servant. I crossed this Jordan with only my shepherd's staff, now my family has been split into two camps. Save me" (Genesis 32:11-12).
These words were set to beautiful music by Yonatan Razel, and I said I'd share them after Shabbat. Here is a version of the song sung by Ofir ben Shitrit - https://youtu.be/RYyHpRDqIWg?si=w1ovjo6OSet86kaQ