Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau.

Amitai once thought his grandma was a wrestler, since she had watched her grandson Darius wrestle, not realizing that she’s far more like a Tesla, by her ...

The Book of Genesis shares the intriguing and familiar story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau, the sons of Isaac. Jacob, ...

It is the moments of unflinching honesty about who we are, what we value, and who we stand with that define us (Vayishlach) ...

Comments on Torah Portion Va-Yishlach 2024 (adapted from previous versions) c Rabbi Mordecai Finley In our Torah portion, ...

"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we ...

From the womb, Jacob was righteous, Esau, wicked. Rashi, the most influential medieval commentator, describes how their distinct natures became evident as soon as they matured (Rashi on Genesis 25 ...

Jacob is the 'good guy' in his family, but was his twin really such a villain? What if he had been educated with the love ...

True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every ...

(RNS) — You have, of course, heard many times the story of Jacob ... of Genesis — the famous story of Jacob’s ladder. Jacob has fled from the murderous anger of his brother, Esau.

Esau refused the tribute by saying, “I [already] have a lot.” Jacob replied, “[Yes, brother, but] I have everything” (Genesis 33:9–11). How can someone claim to have everything?

Our Patriarch Isaac grew old and blind (Genesis 27:1 ... G-d deliberately made Isaac blind to ensure Jacob received the blessings Isaac intended for Esau. (Midrash Rabah 65:8.) ...