Yaakov left Be'er Sheva and started going towards Haran. On the way he stopped at a "makom" and the Midrash says it was Yerushalayim (Har Hamoria).
The Pasuk says "Vaikach Me'avnei Hamakom Vayasem Lerashotav." The Midrash Raba Siman 11 says that Yaakov took 12 stones and each stone said "the tzadik should rest his head on me," so Hashem then connected all 12 stones into one big stone.
Each stone represent a Shevet (tribe) from Am Israel and Yaakov (the Tzadik) represents the Torah. From here we can learn that when Am Yisrael follows the way of Hashem together then Hashem makes us one.
We saw that also in Maamad Har Sinai, "Vayichan Sham Ha'am Tachat Hahar:" Hazal say "keish echad belev echad" meaning all of Am Israel were together with one heart, and then they were ready to accept the Torah.
Once that happens, we will be Zoche to see the dream of Yaakov, "sulam mutzav artza ve rosho hashamaima umalachim olim veyordim", that explains the angels who went up and down the Sulam (ladder). On a rational level it should be the opposite where the angels should go "down (from the Heavens) and up (back)?" This is explained through the Hagim and the arrival of millions of Jews at the Bet Hamikdash to bring sacrifices to Hashem. During these beautiful occasions and celebrations, many angels would be created and go up to shamayim (the Heavens) from the power of their Mitzvot and Berachot (blessings). That's another explanation of the dream of Yaakov but that can only take place when we are united!
Especially in our days we should be mitchazek (strengthening ourselves) in Ahavat Hinam (brotherly love), "Et Tzara he leYaakov umimena yivashea." With every suffering Hashem is the One who redeems us.
Shavua Tov Umevorach and bH only besorot tovot (happy occasion).
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