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It is in Genesis 27 that Isaac is preparing to pass the torch of Jewish leadership to his son, Esau — who, as the Torah makes clear, is entirely unfit for the role.

His twin brother, Jacob, despite his shortcomings, is the one capable of carrying the mission forward.

Rebecca, Isaac’s wife and the mother of the twins, sees what’s about to happen and intervenes. (See the video at the top of this article.)

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She tells Jacob to pose as Esau and receive the blessing in his place.

Her key instruction? Put on Esau’s best clothes.

Isaac is blind — he won’t see what Jacob is wearing. So why the costume?

Because Rebecca understands something profou

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