<p>We're all familiar with Jacob receiving his brother Esau's birthright in exchange for a bowl of soup. We're all familiar with how Jacob is dressed up as Esau to receive his father Isaac's blessing. But could this entire ordeal have been avoided if Isaac and Rebekah chose to challenge their favorite children? </p>

We're all familiar with Jacob receiving his brother Esau's birthright in exchange for a bowl of soup. We're all familiar with how Jacob is dressed up as Esau to receive his father Isaac's blessing. But could this entire ordeal have been avoided if Isaac and Rebekah chose to challenge their favorite children?

<p>We're all familiar with Jacob receiving his brother Esau's birthright in exchange for a bowl of soup. We're all familiar with how Jacob is dressed up as Esau to receive his father Isaac's blessing. But could this entire ordeal have been avoided if Isaac and Rebekah chose to challenge their favorite children?&nbsp;</p>

Parshat Toldot: It's Better to Be Challenged than Coddled

As we begin to think about Shabbat, join us each Friday for a spiritual reflection of the weekly Torah portion and discuss Jewish traditions and values along the way!

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Parshat Toldot: It's Better to Be Challenged than Coddled