Vayeitzei - Revi'i

• Rashi has been working with the theory that the Matriarchs knew there would be twelve children.  At first glance it seems "midrashic", but there are many indications that even according to the literal reading, the Torah is saying that Leah and Rachel knew there would be twelve sons.  That's why Leah says something about the number of children after hitting each factor of twelve.  

• Yaakov's body being rented for the night seems so disturbing.  I feel such a pathos for Leah, who with each child hoped Yaakov would favor her, spend time with her, make his home with her. And yet it never happened, at least not during her own lifetime b'alma dein.