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Ibn Ezra: Isaac’s Blessing (Toldot)

Ibn Ezra: Isaac’s Blessing (Toldot)

Ibn EzraPosted on November 27, 2019

Isaac offers apparently prophetic blessing to Jacob, who he thinks is Esau, and then to Esau when the latter cries. How could blessing flow from deceit?

Rebecca: In Search of Answers (More Midrash Ep. 6)

Rebecca: In Search of Answers (More Midrash Ep. 6)

MidrashPosted on November 9, 2018

Listen to More Midrash on Soundcloud, or subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher. The Midrash Bereishit Rabbah 63:6 Biblical Story: Isaac pleaded with Adonai…

Rashbam: Lions and Birthrights and Bears, Oh My! (Toldot)

Rashbam: Lions and Birthrights and Bears, Oh My! (Toldot)

RashbamPosted on November 8, 2018

The story begins abruptly. Jacob is making a lentil stew, when in bursts Esau, famished from hunting (apparently unsuccessfully). Esau…

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