Parshat Toldot – Respect Vs. Love
When speaking to their father, Yaakov speaks in the third person, while Esav speaks in the third person.
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When speaking to their father, Yaakov speaks in the third person, while Esav speaks in the third person.
Esav and Yaakov were intended to be the father of two distinct paths.
The Kabbalah of the story of Esav.
In describing Esav’s and Yaakov’s distinct personalities, the Torah describes Esav as “one who knows hunting.” Rashi’s precisely worded commentary on these words brings a new appreciation to Esav’s character.