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This shiur examines the practical and historical importance of Rachel’s burial. Rashi and the Maharal explain that Yaakov buried Rachel by the roadside near Bethlehem instead of in the Cave of Machpelah so her spirit could intercede for her descendants during the Babylonian exile. Additional insights indicate that Rachel’s tragic death during childbirth symbolizes a supreme sacrifice for the continuity of the Jewish people, giving her a special role as a matriarchal protector. Lastly, the shiur considers Yaakov's long silence and his eventual explanation to Yosef, presenting the burial not as a slight but as a divinely commanded necessity for future redemption.