Esav
עשוEsav and his archetype — the struggle between the brothers that runs through history. The Sfas Emes on Esav.
69 essays
Chayei Sarah
Toldot
- Toldot 2 תרל"אToldot · תרל"א
- Finding the holy point from afarToldot · תרל"ב · Essay 4
- Humility as the key to mastering EsavToldot · תרל"ד · Essay 3
- Unconditional love rooted in essenceToldot · תרל"ז · Essay 3
- Opposition strengthens holinessToldot · תר"מ · Essay 1
- Hashem's unconditional love for YaakovToldot · תר"מ · Essay 3
- Daily renewal of parnasah vs. stored wealthToldot · תרמ"ב · Essay 3
- Serving Yaakov as Esav's true tikkunToldot · תרמ"ג · Essay 1
- Yitzchak's hidden plan to bring Esav to teshuvahToldot · תרמ"ד · Essay 3
- Bnei Yisrael channel blessing to the worldToldot · תרמ"ד · Essay 4
- Jacob Donning Esau's GarmentsToldot · תרמ"ז · Essay 3
- Torah's Yoke Lifts ServitudeToldot · תרמ"ח · Essay 3
- Truth endures, falsehood collapsesToldot · תרנ"ו · Essay 1
- Yaakov's essential bond to Hashem through the brisToldot · תרס"א · Essay 3
- Yaakov the soul, Esav the bodyToldot · תרס"ב · Essay 1
Vayetzei
Vayishlach
- Jacob’s Mission and Spiritual GuardsVayishlach · תרל"ד · Essay 1
- Vayishlach תרל"חVayishlach · תרל"ח
- Vayishlach תרל"טVayishlach · תרל"ט
- Vayishach תרל"טVayishlach · תרל"ט
- Jacob’s Spiritual MissionVayishlach · תרל"ט · Essay 1
- Vayishlach תרמ"גVayishlach · תרמ"ג
- Jacob’s Transformation to IsraelVayishlach · תרמ"ג · Essay 2
- Spiritual Roots of ConflictVayishlach · תרמ"ד · Essay 2
- Yaakov's three names and self-diminishmentVayishlach · תרמ"ה · Essay 2
- Forgotten Hatred and Divine MemoryVayishlach · תרמ"ה · Essay 4
- Dual Camps of Chesed and TruthVayishlach · תרמ"ו · Essay 1
- Truth of Jacob and ShabbatVayishlach · תרמ"ח · Essay 2
- Jacob, Justice, and MercyVayishlach · תרנ"ז · Essay 1
- Truth Rooted in LifeVayishlach · תרס"א · Essay 1
- Shabbat Inner ProtectionVayishlach · תרס"ב · Essay 2
- Dual Paths of Good and EvilVayishlach · תרס"ב · Essay 3
Vayeshev
- Inner Strength Through OppositionVayeshev · תרל"ו · Essay 1
- Vayeshev תרל"זVayeshev · תרל"ז
- Unity Overcomes Esau’s PowerVayeshev · תרל"ט · Essay 1
- Vayeshev תרמ"אVayeshev · תרמ"א
- Vayeshev תרמ"בVayeshev · תרמ"ב
- Redeeming Hidden HolinessVayeshev · תרמ"ב · Essay 2
- Refinement Through StruggleVayeshev · תרמ"ד · Essay 1
- Gathering Holy SparksVayeshev · תרמ"ה · Essay 1
- Esau’s Lost Light CollectedVayeshev · תרמ"ז · Essay 1
- Unity vs. Division in HolinessVayeshev · תרנ"ב · Essay 1
- Spiritual Refinement of SparksVayeshev · תרנ"ג · Essay 1
- Unity of Joseph and JacobVayeshev · תרנ"ה · Essay 1
- Truth, Peace, and StrifeVayeshev · תרנ"ו · Essay 3
- Seeking Peace and RedemptionVayeshev · תרנ"ז · Essay 1
- Unity as Divine StrengthVayeshev · תרנ"ח · Essay 1
- Inner Holiness Dispels ImpurityVayeshev · תר"ס · Essay 1
- Covenant and Joseph’s PurityVayeshev · תרס"ב - תרס"ג · Essay 2
- Struggle of Truth and FalsehoodVayeshev · תרס"ב - תרס"ג · Essay 4