Stop Chasing Greatness—You Already Have It | The Stonecutter & Yaakov’s Stones (Parshas Vayeitzei)

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In this week’s shiur on Parshas Vayeitzei, we explore the mysterious episode of the twelve stones under Yaakov Avinu’s head—each one declaring, “עָלַי יָנִיחַ צַדִּיק את רֹאשׁוֹ” (“Let the tzaddik rest his head on me!”).

What does this teach you about your own spiritual identity?

We also dive into the classic parable of the stonecutter who wanted to become everything—a merchant, a king, the sun, the wind—only to end up again as a stonecutter and realize the strength he had all along.

Together, these two stories reveal a powerful message:
👉 You don’t need to become someone else to be great.
👉 You already have the ability to carry kedusha.
👉 You can choose to say, “Let holiness rest on me.”

This shiur will uplift your confidence, deepen your Jewish pride, and remind you of the incredible spiritual potential within every Jew.

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