Parashat Toldot

Rather than dividing the spiritual and physical blessings between Jacob and Esau, Rebecca saw the need for Jacob to receive both.

Isaac and Rebecca's approaches to their sons teach us valuable lessons about education and relating to people with different natural inclinations.

Like Rebecca, we should turn toward God, not away, in our moments of spiritual crisis.

Isaac's decision to bless both of his sons gives us hope for achieving a peaceful solution to the conflict between Jews and Palestinians.

Jacob and Rebecca teach us that we can alter our fates and achieve greatness.