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The Missing Chapter In Esau And Jacob's Story In The Bible
Jacob takes Esau’s blessing. Esau threatens to kill him. Jacob flees and goes into hiding for 20 years, narrowly escaping with his life. That’s the story we all know. But here’s the kicker: it’s not entirely true. And the proof is in the verses of the Torah itself.
Join Beth Lesch as she dives into Parshat Toldot and unearths an untold story about Jacob and Esau.
Click here to read Beth’s blog post on the deeper story behind Esau's wives!
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