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Esau, The Wicked Good Son
Nov 13, 2026 By Benjamin Kamine | Commentary | Toledot
At a critical moment in Parashat Toledot, Rebecca learns of Isaac’s plan to pass God’s blessing onto Esau. While Esau is out hunting food for his father, Rebecca and Jacob act quickly, disguising Jacob in Esau’s garments to fool Isaac, who can no longer see. And so, Jacob receives the blessing in Esau’s stead.
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