Jacob wrestled with himself and won

Jerusalem Post | November 30, 2001| | Copyright

SHLOMO RISKIN
Jerusalem Post
11-30-2001
Headline: Jacob wrestled with himself and won
Byline: SHLOMO RISKIN
Edition; Daily
Section: Features
Page: 09

Friday, November 30, 2001 -- Parshat Vayishlach

Genesis 32:4-36:43

"Jacob remained alone. A stranger [ish] wrestled with him until just before daybreak."

(Genesis 32:25)

This awesome and eerie wrestling match presents a number of questions. First of all, how can one remain alone if one is engaged in a wrestling match? It takes two to wrestle.

Second, with whom did Jacob wrestle? Who is this "stranger" called ish in the Torah? Is it ...

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