Take the Esau Quiz

Rabbi Menachem Posner serves as managing editor at Chabad.org, the world’s largest Jewish informational website. He has been writing, researching, and editing for Chabad.org since 2006, when he received his rabbinic degree from Central Yeshiva Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch. He lives in Chicago, Ill., with his family.

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Abby Roth Boca Raton, FL September 11, 2025

6/10 Great! Reply

Anymouse Saint Louis January 22, 2025

10/10 ON FIRST TRY BY MY SELF! Reply

Rie Toria South Pacific March 1, 2024

10. Esau lost his birthright over a bowl of soup. A lesson learnt not to despise our blessings but keep it as your life depends on it! Shalom Reply

Soraya Ferreira Johannesburg February 28, 2024

9/10, Reply

Ceciljah Vilnius February 18, 2024

9/10, Shalom!🕊️ Reply

Manon France January 27, 2024

100 % right even if English is not my mother tongue 😊 Reply

Pamela Hirsch Birmingham UK January 11, 2024

I messed up on the Esau quiz! On question 9. I saw the words 'stole blessing' and clicked 'yes' before reading the question properly. I knew that Jacob stole Esau's blessing when his mother Rachael cooked some food for him to bring to his father Isaac and dressed him in Esau's clothes and put animal skin on him so that he would appear hairy like Esau! The Question 9 was actually 'did Esau steal Jacob's blessing' and I put 'yes'. I'm really annoyed with myself for being so hasty and stupid! Reply

John London January 11, 2024

in response to Pamela Hirsch:

You can do it a second time to set the record straight. We know you knew the answer, anyway. Reply

Pamela Hirsch. Birmingham UK January 12, 2024

in response to John:

So my record of 9/10 isn't permanent? I can do it again as if It was the first time? Terrific! Thanks for that! Reply

Don Ostrander Clarksville December 18, 2023

9/10 missed the name pronounce one. I don’t speak Hebrew. Just a goy. Thank you for the quiz I like taking them. Reply

Joe Price Milwaukee December 14, 2023

10 Of 10
Thanks For Sharing, and helping me Study Reply

Leah Batiller Puerto Princesa November 28, 2023

10/10...😊 Reply

Avner Licea November 27, 2023

Thanks for the the test!! I got a 9/10! Reply

Jack Harpers Ferry, WV November 19, 2023

wow. 10! I was really paying attention in parshas review and my other studies this week! Reply

Yulanda Toronto CA November 17, 2023

9/10 So with a score of 9/10 I got question number #3 incorrect! This question threw me off! I didn't knew Esau served idols! I knew he was born a twin! and I also knew he was born very hairy! but I dont recalled reading he served idols! I guess I have some homework! to do! This quizzes really keep us sharp! So thank you Rabbi Posner! for another wonderful quizzes! Shabbat Shalom! May the God of Israel! bring peace to all Jewish people everywhere! Shalom. Reply

Jack Harpers Ferry, WV November 19, 2023

in response to Yulanda :

The story goes that his mother walked past a holy place and the baby kicked. And when she walked past a place of idol worship, the baby kicked. She either had a child that was confused but quite intuitive, or she had more than one baby in her womb. Reply

Don Ostrander Clarksville In November 17, 2023

10/10. Not bad for a gentile. I appreciate learning Torah thank you. Reply

Mary UK November 17, 2023

Thank you - I love learning; my first 10/10! Reply

Deborah Greene South Africa November 17, 2023

Shabbat shalom Rabbi...but now all these quiz we have done..are there any new ones? We'll appreciate them.
All the above I've done from Adam,Eliezar,Esau...all of them😁 Shabbat candles etc...Have a Blessed and wonderful day 🙏
Toda Raba Rabbi Reply

Lauren BEND, OR November 16, 2023

6/10 Thank you for these
quizzes. Have Happy, Healthy and Peaceful Shabbat. Reply

Margola Montreal November 16, 2023

8/10. I guess that is ok. Reply

Mark A Corbin Mt. Healthy, OH November 16, 2023

I got my usual 9/10. I missed the one regarding Hebrew pronunciation of Esau's name! Reply

Michael November 16, 2023

I am a Son of Noah. I scored 10/10. I know mine enemy. Edom's days are numbered. This Roman exile must soon end because of the extreme harshness of our foe. First, Joseph will wage an apocalyptic battle against Armilus-a crucible in which the Sages say even Joseph will perish. Second, King Messiah will appear, avenge Joseph's death, inaugurate the Messianic Era, and subdue Edom like his father King David accomplished in the days of yore.

I live an austere life: Torah is my daily portion whilst I patiently await Joseph to "Cry 'Havoc!' and let slip the dogs of war" against Edom. Reply

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