(Spoiler alert: Jacob and Esau reconcile generously in Genesis 33.) Jacob also prays, reminding God of his promise of protection decades ago at Bethel (something that might especially be useful ...

When, much later, Jacob finally reconciled with Esau, Jacob was flexible on “birthright” issues. Jacob sent ahead material gifts to Esau. When he met Esau in person, he offered his brother ...

In this week’s Torah portion, Toldos, we are introduced to Jacob and Esau. On the surface, the story is one of sibling rivalry, but its mystic depths contain some of the most profound secrets of ...

Then and Now We contemporary readers of the biblical story can only wonder: Was reconciliation between Jacob and Esau only a momentary event? Could it have worked for the long haul? And ...