<p><strong>Rashi (Breishis 25:26) tells us that Yaakov was grabbing Eisav’s heel while emerging from the womb because he was trying to take the bechora that rightfully belonged to him. This episode analyzes this strange midrash and other pesukim/Rashi’s that discuss the meaning(s) of the name “Yaakov.”</p>

Simply Deep

Elie Feder

Why/How did Yaakov Grab Eisav’s Heel?

NOV 29, 202416 MIN
Simply Deep

Why/How did Yaakov Grab Eisav’s Heel?

NOV 29, 202416 MIN

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<p><strong>Rashi (Breishis 25:26) tells us that Yaakov was grabbing Eisav’s heel while emerging from the womb because he was trying to take the bechora that rightfully belonged to him. This episode analyzes this strange midrash and other pesukim/Rashi’s that discuss the meaning(s) of the name “Yaakov.”</p>