{"id":11154,"date":"2024-11-29T15:31:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/?p=11154"},"modified":"2024-11-29T15:31:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T15:31:36","slug":"parshat-toldot-eisavs-true-role-and-ultimate-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.torahmates.org\/jewish-resources\/parshat-toldot-eisavs-true-role-and-ultimate-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Parshat Toldot: Eisav’s True Role and Ultimate Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Torah tells us that when Rivkah (Rebecca) had an unusual pregnancy experience, she went to inquire from Hashem what it meant. It was then said to her that the future was being foretold- two great forces are to come forth, but \u201cthe older will serve the younger one (Bereishit 25:23<\/a>)\u201d. It was a message to her only (\u05d5\u05d9\u05d0\u05de\u05e8 \u05d4’ \u05dc\u05d4). She therefore never shared it with her husband Yitzchak (Isaac). This explains at least somewhat why Yitzchak had more love for Eisav (Esau) while Rivkah favored Yaakov (Jacob).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great Parents\u2019 Conflicting Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yitzchak for his part interpreted all that Eisav did as perfect. That was because Eisav was older and the natural heir to the prophecy \u201c\u05db\u05d9 \u05d1\u05d9\u05e6\u05d7\u05e7 \u05d9\u05e7\u05e8\u05d0 \u05dc\u05da \u05d6\u05e8\u05e2 – for it is through Isaac that offspring shall be continued for you. (Bereishit 21:12<\/a>)\u201d Whereas Rivkah knew from the outset that the younger one is the leader (\u05d5\u05e8\u05d1 \u05d9\u05e2\u05d1\u05d5\u05d3 \u05e6\u05e2\u05d9\u05e8), therefore she saw through all of Eisav\u2019s deceptions. In addition, having Lavan as a brother certainly gave Rivkah some experience with falsifiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This conflict of opinions led to Rivkah doing all in her power, be it straightforward or otherwise, so that Yaakov would get the brachot (blessings). When Yitzchak finally realized the catastrophe that could have taken place with the brachot going to the less worthy son, the Torah says \u201cHe trembled a very great trembling, exceedingly\u201d (\u05d7\u05e8\u05d3\u05d4 \u05d2\u05d3\u05d5\u05dc\u05d4 \u05e2\u05d3 \u05de\u05d0\u05d3<\/a>). The course of history nearly went wrong and was rectified just in time. Yitzchak then reiterated that the brachot of Avraham (Abraham) should go to Yaakov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yaakov \u2013 Eisav Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, Eisav still had a major role to play. Had he utilized his opportunity properly and really internalized the teachings he heard in his great father\u2019s house, he would have realized that there is much to be done. If only Eisav would have done his duty to help Yaakov succeed in this world by supporting him, then together they would have attained great heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is like a great Rosh Yeshiva (head of talmudical school) who has grand ideas to bring up a generation of talmidei chachamim<\/em> (Torah scholars), and all he needs is a flow of cash. The wealthy donor who steps forward to help is the partner to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, Eisav neglected to do so. The Zohar says that when the \u05e9\u05e8 \u05e9\u05dc \u05e2\u05e9\u05d5 (Angel of Eisav) wrenched Yaakov\u2019s sinew, it symbolized the difficulty of obtaining supporters of Torah. Like all passages in Zohar, there is a practical side to it too. Esav actually forsook the land because of Yaakov ([Bereishit 36:6<\/a>] \u05d5\u05d9\u05dc\u05da \u05d0\u05dc \u05d0\u05e8\u05e5 \u05de\u05e4\u05e0\u05d9 \u05d9\u05e2\u05e7\u05d1 \u05d0\u05d7\u05d9\u05d5). He decided that if he is not at the top, then second place is not for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yissachar \u2013 Zevulun Subsidy Deal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yaakov had no choice but to sacrifice one son for that role. Zevulun became the supporter of Yissachar. This is regrettable on two fronts: first of all, Zevulun could have succeeded more in Avodat Hashem (service of God), and secondly, Eisav would have been a success too. Not only did he not become a partner to greatness, but he weakened the entire ideal of Torah support, as the Zohar says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Torah Philanthropy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Sir Moses Montefiore visited Russia, it was a wonderful opportunity for Rabbi Yisroel Salanter<\/a> to meet this great philanthropist and statesman. Together, they could have done outstanding things to spread Yiddishkeit <\/em>(Judaism) among the masses. But Sir Moses had a secretary who was a German Jew and had different ideas as to who is a leader of the Jewish people. Unfortunately, a meeting never materialized. The history of Eastern Europe, and in fact the entire Jewish world, could have been different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Lost Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But not only did Eisav lose out as not being the supporter of Yaakov. Actually, the opposite is true. When the Bnei Yisrael (Jewish nation) were passing Har Seir (Eisav\u2019s land), Moshe Rabbeinu made the statement \u05d5\u05e0\u05e9\u05de\u05e8\u05ea\u05dd \u05de\u05d0\u05d3 \u2013 be very careful. The reason extra care must be taken is because they are so similar. He even called them brothers ([Devarim 2:8<\/a>] \u05d0\u05d7\u05d9\u05e0\u05d5 \u05d1\u05e0\u05d9 \u05e2\u05e9\u05d5). It is much more dangerous to be with wicked relatives than with evil foreigners. The similarity of language and habits causes mingling, and thereby barriers disappear. Therefore, Moshe told Klal Yisrael to move away (\u05d5\u05d9\u05d8 \u05d9\u05e9\u05e8\u05d0\u05dc \u05de\u05e2\u05dc\u05d9\u05d5). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eisav ended up not being our supporter, in fact becoming our enemy \u2013 actually and symbolically. Yaakov was always destined to be \u201ca nation that dwells alone\u201d (\u05d4\u05df \u05e2\u05dd \u05dc\u05d1\u05d3\u05d3 \u05d9\u05e9\u05db\u05d5\u05df), but that came to mean even apart from Eisav. In fact, it would take Edom three generations of geirim<\/em> (converts) to ultimately join Klal Yisrael.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wall of Antisemitism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chazal (our sages) tell us that when Bnei Yisrael stood at Mount Sinai for The Giving of the Torah, a hatred came down to the world (\u05dc\u05de\u05d4 \u05e0\u05e7\u05e8\u05d0 \u05e9\u05de\u05d5 \u05e1\u05d9\u05e0\u05d9 \u2013 \u05db\u05d9 \u05e9\u05dd \u05d9\u05e8\u05d3\u05d4 \u05e9\u05e0\u05d0\u05d4 \u05dc\u05e2\u05d5\u05dc\u05dd). Thereby a new rule set in – \u05e2\u05e9\u05d5 \u05e9\u05d5\u05e0\u05d0 \u05dc\u05d9\u05e2\u05e7\u05d1<\/a> \u2013 Eisav hates Yaakov. A rule can mean without a specific reason. We call it nowadays antisemitism. However much the subject is studied, no real cause has ever been given. If a dishevelled gutter drunk can yell at a well-dressed Yid<\/em> \u201cDirty Jew\u201d, or a beastly Nazi can club and whip a Jew to death for the \u201ccrime\u201d of finding an extra crust of bread, then we know that there is no real sense here. It is only a miracle to keep us from getting too involved with the \u201ccivilized\u201d world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have met them all \u2013 under the skin-deep veneer of \u201cdecency\u201d. The Spanish, French, Russian, Polish, and- unbelievable until 1932 \u2013 the \u201cgemutliche <\/em>(pleasant and cheerful)\u201d Germans too. It is only with this wall of antisemitism \u2013 whatever the reason for it – that we could survive in Galut<\/em> (exile).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eisav was created for our benefit. If he would have so chosen, he would have been a support. That would have been a benefit for both of us. But since he neglected his role as such, it is therefore our duty to avoid contact with the outside world as much as possible. And the way this comes about is through the wall Hashem created.\u00a0 Since we can\u2019t gain by being with him, our success is therefore to be achieved without him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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