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#120: Parental Love Needs No Reason

#120: Parental Love Needs No Reason

Rashi on Parashat Toldot, Bereishit/Genesis 25:28

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Gimme Some Torah #120

Bereishit/Genesis 25:28

The Torah tells us that Isaac played favorites with his sons. This comes as no surprise to anyone who has read the Bible. Abraham favored Isaac over Ishmael, and Jacob will favor Joseph over his other sons.

Why did Isaac prefer Esau over Jac…

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