“Anochi (It is I), Esav your firstborn.” (Bereshith 27:19) Yaakov is the symbol of truth, as the verse testifies, “Give truth to Yaakov.” 1 How could God command him to deceive his father Yitzchak?2 While at face value Yaakov’s words may not appear honest, Rashi explains that he said, “It is I; Esav is your […]
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