Greasy Stones

Unearthing the Mystical Significance of Oil in Parashas Vayetzei and Beyond

Parashas Vayatzei, along with much of Bereishis, recounts stories familiar to us since childhood. As adults, revisiting these Parshiyos offers a refreshing perspective, one that is both mature and expansive.

The Parashah begins with Yaacov on the run. He was ordered by his parents to leave, but he was also urgently driven to escape his vengeful, bloodthi…