parsha bit: Vayishlach

The torah tells us that Yaakov was "afraid and distressed" about meeting Eisav again on his return to the land. The rabbis ask: aren't "afraid" and "distressed" the same thing? Rabbi Yehudah bar Ilai says: Yaakov feared two things; he was afraid that he might be slain by Eisav, and he was distressed that he might have to kill Eisav. (Genesis Rabbah 76:2)

fruitcake

If you don't think that the words "yummy" and "fruitcake" belong in the same sentence, then you have never had fruitcake made by browngirl. Mmmm! I will be savoring this gift over several days. :-)