Parsha Shiur Toldos 2023

What did Yaakov mean when he asked Esav to sell him the birthright? How can you sell or purchase birthrights?

The Commentaries connect, the story of Yaakov and Esav, to the story of Purim with Mordechai and Harman.

Sources:

Bereishis Peres 26 Pessukim 19 - 22

Ramban explanation on Possuk 20

Sefer Ezra Perek 4 Possuk 6

Commentary of Even Yechiya on Ezra (Mishbetzos Zohov Page 97)

Commentary of Rashi on Megillas Esther Perek 9 Possuk 10 and Perek 5 Possuk 3

Bereishis Peres 25 Possuk 34

Commentary of Baal Haturim on the Possuk

Perek 25 Possuk 30

Commentary of Baal Haturim on Possuk

Gemara Megilla 15 A

Commentary of Rashi on Pessukim 31 and 32