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2 essays · Isaac Shulman
21 November 2020 · 5781
Toldos 2020: Ethical and Technical Challenges in the Parsha
Isaac Shulman · Parsha Corner
The most obvious question is the ethical one. How could Jacob and his mother conspire to mislead Isaac? This seems to be disrespectful and unworthy of these two people. Many suggest that Jacob was within his rights to deceive Isaac having h…
6 November 2021 · 5782
Toldos 2021
Isaac Shulman · Parsha Corner
“And it came to pass after the death of Abraham and G-d blessed Isaac his son and Isaac dwelled in Be-er La-chai Ro-ee.” (Gen 25:11). Rashi explains: a\G-d blessed Isaac with the blessing offered to mourners. Birkat Aveilim (Sotah 14a) or b…