Why is the Jewish people called Bnei Yisrael — and not the children of Avraham or Yitzchak? This deep exploration of Yaakov's nighttime struggle reveals that the name “Israel” is born not from victory over an external enemy, but from an inner confrontation with fear, imitation, and false identity. Through the lens of Torah, Midrash, psychology, and spiritual growth, this piece uncovers how loneliness, inner conflict, and even past wounds become the gateway to authenticity, redemption, and lasting wholeness.

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