The fight of the brothers
Who did Yaakov bump into when he was on his way?
angels of Hashem
What part of Yaakov's body became dislocated?
his hip
When Yaakov was fighting with the angel, the angel said I need to go because dawn is ending, what does he mean by that?
he needs to go daven
What did Yaakov command his servants to do with the gifts he was going to give Esav?
Who was Yaakov with before the fight with the angel?
his wives, maidservants, and his 11 children
What does Rashi say about Yaakov sojourned (residing) with Lavan?
the Hebrew word for sojourned is גרתי, which adds up to 613. Yaakov was saying that although he lived with the wicked Lavan, he made sure to keep all 613 commandments and not learn from Lavan's deeds.
What was the gifts that Yaakov gave Esav?
she-goats, goats, sheep, rams, camels, cows, bulls, she donkeys, and donkeys
What did Yaakov name the place where he fought with the angel?
פניאל
What does Rashi say about the angels telling Yaakov that Esav is coming towards him?
That Esav hasn't changed, he is still wicked and have hatred towards Yaakov
What was Yaakov's plan if Esav were to attack him and his people?
Yaakov divided the camps into two, so if one got destroyed, there would be the other half that survived
What word does the pasuk use to teach us that an angel wrestled Yaakov?
"a man"
According to Rashi: Why did Yaakov tell his servants to spread out the animals?
So it would look like there was more gifts and confuse Esav
What were the questions Esav was going to ask Yaakov's servants, and what did Yaakov command his servant to respond?
Esav said: To whom do you belong? Where are you going? Who are these for?
The servant would answer: I am Yaakov's servant. These are gifts for my master, you Esav, and Yaakov is behind us.
Why did the angel say Yaakov shouldn't be called Yaakov anymore?
because he is powerful with an angel and people and he is strong
In the pasuk it says Yaakov took his 11 children, what does Rashi say about where Dina was?
Yaakov did not want Esav to see Dina, but he was punished because Dina could have made him a better person, and she ended up being kidnapped by Schem