(Spoiler alert: Jacob and Esau reconcile generously in Genesis 33.) Jacob also prays, reminding God of his promise of protection decades ago at Bethel (something that might especially be useful ...

Jacob has fled from the murderous anger of his brother, Esau. He comes to a certain place, and he falls asleep. As he sleeps, he dreams of a ladder that stretches from the earth to the heavens ...

In Memory of David Schwartz who fell in battle in Gaza on 27 Tevet, 5784 (8 January 2024). First published on the occasion of his marriage to Meital Gitler, David’s unique Torah thoughts that ...

He intended to give one blessing to Esau which is found in Gen 27:28-29. And he intended to give a different blessing to Jacob which is found on Gen 28:4. In the former he intended to bless Esau ...

In When was Abraham chosen? we demonstrated that Abraham was not selected to be the progenitor of the Chosen People until he completed all ten tests assigned by God. But we also asked whether ...

She did and bore Isaac’s twins, Jacob and Esau. Esau was the eldest and, therefore, had the birthright due to being a firstborn son. His name means “hairy” or “rough” because he was ...