The Torah of Esau
In Parashat Toldot, many focus on the lessons we can learn from Jacob. But this senior sermon from JTS teaches the Torah of Esau.
Jacob Kaplan Lipkin
In Parashat Toldot, many focus on the lessons we can learn from Jacob. But this senior sermon from JTS teaches the Torah of Esau.
In evaluating Parashat Hayyei Sarah, Rachel Cohn evaluates the echoes of legacies and how past lives continue living.
Take a look at the summary for Parashah Toldot, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.
Take a look at the summary for Parashah Chayei Sarah, including aliyah-by-aliyah summaries for and a haftarah summary.
The haftarah and parashah connect as Malachi highlights God’s love for Jacob and rejection of Esau, the ancestors of Israel and Edom.
The parashah and haftarah both explore the theme of old age, offering two distinct visions of aging through the lives of Abraham and David.
Find guiding questions for each chapter of Genesis on Exploring Judaism, the digital home for Conservative/Masorti Judaism.