Perek Lamed Vov
At first, how many kings came from Eisav?
8
What did we have to remove in order to bring Korbanot?
The idols Shimon and Levi took from Shechem.
Who were the two sons of Yaakov that tricked Shechem and Chamor?
Who went in front of everybody for the meeting with Eisav? Why?
Yaakov. So he could fight with Eisav, and make sure that others could escape.
What does "Yachatz" mean
divide (or split)
Immediately after those kings from Eisav, how many kings came from Yaakov?
8
What did Yaakov do with the idols?
He buried it under a non-fruit tree.
How did Yaakov's 2 sons trick Shechem and Chamor?
They told them that they would only allow Bnei Yisrael to marry their nation, if all the men in Shechem would have a Brit Milah. The plan was to kill all of the men and conquer the city on the third day from the Brit Milah.
What did Yaakov do, that caused Eisav to have mercy on him?
He bowed down 7 times.
What did Yaakov do to prepare for war? Why?
He divided his family into two, so that if one half was killed, Chas V'Shalom, the other half would be able to escape.
What's the name of the nation of Eisav? Why?
Edom
Red hair, Red face, Sold the "Bechora" for red soup
Why didn't the surrounding cities attack us, when we travelled?
Hashem caused them to be scared.
What were the names of the father and son that kidnapped Dinah?
The father was Chamor, the son was Shechem.
"Shalem"
Why didn't Yaakov let the "Malach Shel Eisav" go back to Shamayim write away in the morning?
He wanted the Malach to first give him a "bracha" and admit that Yaakov had purchased the "bechora" fair and square and that it belonged to Yaakov.
What does "Aluf" mean?
Leader
Why doesn't the Torah tell us straight out about Rivkah's passing away?
Because Hashem caused it to stay hidden, so that Eisav wouldn't come to bury her. If he did people might have cursed Rivkah who gave birth to him.
How did Shechem and Chamor convince their people to get a Brit Milah?
They told them that if they do, then Bnei Yisrael will do business with them and they can make a lot of money.
Describe the difference between saying: 1) "Yesh Li Rav" and 2) "Yesh Li Kol".
"Yesh Li Rav" means, "I have a lot" and I want even more. It also is a way of bragging. "Yesh Li Kol" means that Hashem gives me everything I need. It shows that he is happy with what he has and is truly wealthy. It is also a humble way of speaking.
Which 3 things did Yaakov do, to prepare for his meeting "Eisav"?
1) War 2) Tefilla 3) Gift
How many wives and how many sons did Eisav have?
3 wives, 5 sons
What are the names of the 4 people that passed away in this Perek.
1) Devorah 2) Rivkah 3) Rachel 4) Yitzchak
Which 3 things were done by Yaakov or Dinah, which caused Dinah to get kidnapped?
1) Yaakov hid Dinah from Eisav in a box
2) Yaakov didn't go to Beit El immediately to fulfill his promise of bringing a Korban
3) Dinah went into the city of Shechem
What excuse did Yaakov give for not wanting to travel and live with Eisav? What was Yaakov's real reason?
Real Reason: Yaakov didn't want Eisav to be a bad influence on his family.
What is the name of the part of the animal's body that we are not allowed to eat, because Yaakov was injured there?