Yaakov's instructions
Parashat Vayishlach begins with Yaakov’s anxious preparation for his reunion with his brother Esav. As part of these preparations, he sends large, expensive gifts ahead to Esav, with specific instruct…
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Read more ›Yaakov is on his deathbed, and he wishes to give his final instructions for his burial. Why does he repeat his instructions, and why is the first set given to Yosef, without the other brothers present…
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