📜 Parashat Toldot
Genesis · portion 6 of 54 Genesis 25:19–28:9
What happens this week?
Isaac and Rebecca have twins: Esau, a hunter who loves the outdoors, and Jacob, who stays among the tents. One day, hungry Esau sells his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of red lentil stew.
When Isaac is old and cannot see well, Rebecca helps Jacob receive the blessing meant for the firstborn. Esau is very angry, and Jacob must leave home to stay with his uncle Laban.
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Parashat Toldot quiz
Who were Isaac and Rebecca’s twins?
What did Esau trade his birthright for?
Who was the hunter?
Where did Jacob go at the end?
🕯️ For the Shabbat table
Why is it hard to wait instead of trading something for "right now"?
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