Toldot

“Generations”

Torah: Genesis 25:19-28:9
Haftarah: Malachi 1:1-2:7

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Rebekah bears twins, Esau and Jacob, who struggle from the womb. Esau sells his birthright for a bowl of stew, and Jacob, with Rebekah’s help, receives the blessing meant for Esau. Jacob flees as Esau’s anger burns against him.

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