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By Yehoshua B. Gordon
Rabbi Yehoshua Gordon directed Chabad of the Valley in Tarzana, CA until his passing in 2016.
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Francis Kinney January 1, 2025

Is it possible that another reason Yaakov gave all the treasure he had earned in Canaan to Esau as a way to rightfully purchase what he taken from him through deceit, and when his twin was hungry?

Was Esau not affected by the famine? If he was, did he also go to Mizraim? If not, did he begrudge food to Yaakov? Reply

Dov Stein for Chabad.org January 8, 2025
in response to Francis Kinney:

It's important to note that Yaakov credited G-d for his prosperity and ability to give generously to his brother. This suggests that he understood that the true blessings came from G-d, not from his own actions or gifts.

Esau's whereabouts and food situation we can be inferred based on the available information:

- He departed from Hebron and settled in Seir, ruling over Edom.
- He was known as a skilled hunter and "a man of the field", which implies he may have been able to procure food for himself even during difficult times. Reply

Yitzchok Cohen Israel December 12, 2018

Yaakov had another granddaughter, Osnat who was the daughter of Dina and Shechem. She probably wasn't one of the 70 since she was already in Egypt (Yosef's wife). Reply

ryan santa rosa, ca December 25, 2014

muchas gracias Hi Rabbi Gordon. My name's Ryan Johnson. I used to attend your morning shiurim at your chabad. Now that I moved away to Northern California deeper in to the forest of gulus I really appreciate your chumash and tanya shiurrim. It makes a profound difference on my days that I can have a learning seder.. The only thing that needs to be worked on is virtual sushi. Thank you so much. Im glad you decided to record your classes. It makes a huge difference for all us that you can't see far away from stores like super sal and bramis pizza or even a guaranteed minyan. May moschiach come soon and gather the dispersed. Reply

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