Introduction/Review
In our shiurim on Sefer Breishit thus far, we have paid special attention to each "hitgalut," each time God spoke to the Avot regarding their progeny. We have shown how the primary theme of Sefer Breishit - "bechira" - develops with each "hitgalut." Therefore, we should expect to find special significance in the final "hitgalut" in Sefer Breishit - God's revelation to Yaakov as he departs to Egypt to see Yosef.

We begin this week's shiur with a careful examination of the events preceding this "hitgalut."