LESSONS FROM A BIBLICAL SHOWDOWN (2)

In Parshat Vayishlach (Gen. 32), Jacob confronts his brother Esau for the first time in over thirty-four years, after having fled to avoid his brother’s intention to kill him. The commentaries are all in agreement that this showdown is more than a simple historic narrative; it contains important lessons for all descendants of Jacob on how they should confront any Esau that threatens them, whenever this happens and such a confrontation becomes a necessity.