As he returns to Eretz Yisroel and prepares to travel to Bethel, Yaakov gathers the members of his family and exhorts them to remove any idols that they may have amongst them, to purify themselves and to change their garments.
This gathering, which included men, women and children, is similar to the gathering of Hakhel. Yaakov as the head of the household - the king, gathered his household. He spoke to them words of rebuke relating to our fundamental beliefs, which translated into practical action in the observance of the Mitzvos.
This gathering, which included men, women and children, is similar to the gathering of Hakhel. Yaakov as the head of the household - the king, gathered his household. He spoke to them words of rebuke relating to our fundamental beliefs, which translated into practical action in the observance of the Mitzvos.
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