Sarah and Jason discuss Toldot, the sixth portion of the Torah, which covers the story of the birth of Isaac and Rebecca’s twins - Jacob and Esau, and their sibling rivalry that plays out through two major events. How do children end up like their parents? Who is the good guy in this story? Why did Rebecca favor Jacob? And what’s the deal with Isaac’s innermost blessing?
Check out the chapters below:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:30) Podcast Housekeeping
(02:02) Comments from Last Week
(04:20) Portion Summary
(14:01) Discussion Begins
(16:34) Parents Influence on Kids
(20:50) Jacob vs. Esau
(25:06) Rebecca’s favorite
(31:00) Isaac’s Blessing
(37:01) Infertility and Miscarriages
(42:10) Other tidbits
(44:11) Wrap-up and Sponsorship