In this week’s Torah portion, Toldos, we are introduced to Jacob and Esau. On the surface, the story is one of sibling rivalry, but its mystic depths contain some of the most profound secrets of ...

As Esau said to Jacob, “Let us start on our journey [together],” (Genesis 33:12), and may it lead us to trust, hope and peace. Jack Paskoff is rabbi at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim in Lancaster.

Jacob was born a twin to his brother Esau, who emerged from the womb just moments ahead of him. Esau the man is recorded as hairy, an ‘outdoorsy type’, a hunter gruff and manly.