Turkey and Toledot

In this week's Torah Portion, Toledot (Generations), Rebekah commits "relationship arson" when she tells her son Jacob to steal the first born blessing from his twin brother Esau. Jacob lies to his father Isaac by pretending to be Esau. He ends up being one of our great forefathers while we know little of Esau. What does all this mean? Was Rebekah acting on divine prophecy from God, or did she meddle and play favorites? It's Thanksgiving in the USA, but Briyah is in Auckland, New Zealand, and Michael is eating fish in some country called Malta. Maybe next year we will be reunited as a family, but if the Torah has taught us anything, well, only God knows. We also talk about the brilliant new documentary, Sabbath Queen, which Briyah was fortunate to see. If it’s playing near you, don’t miss it. Enjoy your leftover turkey with a side of Toledot!