Ya’akov can no longer run from his past; it’s coming to confront him head on. After 20 years away from home, it’s time to return, which means an inevitable meeting with Esav. And even when he emerges whole from that encounter, he will endure more trials and tribulations involving his daughter, vigilante sons, his beloved wife, and one of his concubines. Ya’akov certainly doesn’t have it easy. The drama of Parshat Vayishlah can be mirrored through music. As you read the Torah portion, see if you can detect a connection to these songs:
