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The Zohar
Teachings from the primary text of Kabbala, "The Book of Shining Light"
Kabbalah explains that Jacob wished to impress Esau with his power over sorcery.
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Intermediate
One's inclination toward evil, as well as that toward good, brings a person close to G-d.
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Esau became frightened enough to seek peace instead of war.
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Audio | 5:54
Based on Zohar Breishit 189A
When Jacob saw G-d walking in front of him, he bowed before Him.
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When the supports of the Torah are broken, the Torah itself is shaken.
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Isaac did not know about Esau's evil deeds in order that Jacob should be blessed not with his father’s knowledge but with G-d’s.
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