The dual focus of a Jew.

When Yaakov overcame the angel of Esav, the angel called him Yisrael. Yaakov implies a narrow focus while Yisrael connotes openness. A Jew must maintain a dual focus. Sometimes it is microscopic, such as

focusing detailed attention to halacha. Sometimes it is telescopic, assuming the responsibility of spreading Hashem’s word to the world. In Parshat Yitro, when Hashem commands Moshe to speak to the women,

He said, “Thus you should speak l’bait Yaakov, to the house of Yaakov” because women are meant to focus on the internal part of Torah. The rest of the Jewish people are Yisrael. As much as Torah is for us, we

need to influence others externally through our example and teachings.

from: Parshat Vayeitzei: A Holy Nation

Based on a Naaleh.com shiur on Chassidut by Rabbi Hershel Reichman

In today's world women often have to focus on both sides of the equation, which is a difficult task.  We need to seek balance.