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Podcast: The Philosophy of Giving - Rav Dessler Podcast
Episode: Vayeishev: To Receive OR Not Receive - THAT is the Question.
Description: Yaakov asks Hashem for a break. As a result he is challenged with strife?
Why is this so?
In this episode, we explore the tension between accepting gifts and feeling deserving of them.
Should we gratefully receive blessings, or is there merit in stepping back and saying, "Enough"?
Join us as we uncover the deeper meaning of Yaakov's request and what it teaches us about humility, gratitude, and our relationship with Hashem's gifts.