Toldot Parshah Quiz

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Deborah Philadelphia November 22, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Dear Rabbi,

Excellent quiz this week, I scored 10/10 (100%)!
I couldn’t sleep, so I woke up very early to read this week’s Parshah while staying on the Edisto Island in South Carolina, USA for a week. I learned from searching with Google that there is not one synagogue on the island. Maybe, that’s why I woke up at 3:00AM to study my Torah lessons during nighttime and before sunrise too.

Peace,
Deborah Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 23, 2025

in response to Deborah:

Well based on your perfect score, it looks like your diligent Torah study paid off Reply

Steve Ky November 20, 2025

Rabbi,
An excellent Parshah summary and quiz. Reply

Joan Esther Rani India November 20, 2025

9th one ..Genesis 27: 42 to 45
Am in correct? Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 20, 2025

in response to Joan Esther Rani :

yes, you are correct Reply

Joan Esther Rani India November 21, 2025

in response to Raymond :

Thank u so much. Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 21, 2025

in response to Joan Esther Rani :

My pleasure Reply

Someone November 19, 2025

7/10 Reply

Sonia RJ/Brasil November 19, 2025

Acertei 9/10! Estou melhorando bastante. Reply

Ron Arizona, US November 18, 2025

Question 9
I believe the answer was partially, somewhat incorrect, as though it is true that there were no suitable women to marry where he was, and it is noted in verse 46, however, the reason for leaving was according to 27:41-45 was the first answer given: Fleeing due to thy brothers fury. Reply

Ezra ben-Pesach WOODSTOCK, NY November 19, 2025

in response to Ron:

Ron- You are of course correct and thank you for posting! Reply

Deborah Philadelphia November 22, 2025

in response to Ron:

Ron, you are correct about Esau’s anger towards Jacob and the plot to kill him. Just like his mother they were very careful in what or how to explain situations to Issac. So, their mother Rebecca, presented the poor choice of wife situation for Jacob to Isaac (who was dying) to avoid upsetting him about the true reason Jacob should leave them. While Esau decided not to kill Jacob until the mourning period of his father‘s death was over. Understand the mother and son, especially Rebecca, did not want to disrespect Issac directly, both were cunning souls.

Therefore, Ron, reread the question, because it referred to Rebecca’s side of things not Esau’s mindset (somewhat).

Peace,
Deborah Reply

Ron Hazelwood November 19, 2025

in response to Ezra ben-Pesach:

Thank you, brother.
May His Word continue to guide all searching for answers. 🙏 Reply

Raymond West Hollywood August 11, 2025

I scored 9/10. The only question i got wrong was the one about what Rebecca told her son Jacob. I felt confident choosing the option that Jacob must flee from his brother Esau, but apparently i was wrong. I am surprised Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 20, 2025

in response to Raymond :

I just looked again, and I am pretty sure that I originally chose the right answer, so I wonder why it marked me wrong on question #9 Reply

Angela Wilder Brooklyn March 10, 2025

8/10 right thank you Reply

Patrick Corriveau Saint-Hyacinthe December 2, 2024

10/10 for a french canadian. I like that. Reply

Deborah Lawrence, NJ November 30, 2024

Rabbi,

I finished this week’s Torah reading very early today. I took the quiz directly afterwards to see how I would score: 10/10!

I love the weekly Parshah studies and the lessons from G-d the Creator of heaven, earth, water, the vegetable kingdom, the animal kingdom, and humankind.

The ancient analyses of the Torah writings/historical records are so vivid and useful for everyday living. I have become a Noahide/Christian (because I am not Jewish) from reading the Parshah. Thank you Rabbi for the daat from this lower world to understand the keter (Infinite Light) from the higher world.

I just don’t get lessons like this (with concrete understanding in a Christian or Baptist service).

Peace,
Deborah Reply

Raymond West Hollywood November 20, 2025

in response to Deborah :

We Jews have an unbroken Torah tradition of several thousands of years, dating all the way back to the Revelation at Sinai. That is something no other religion has, which goes a long way in explaining why we Jews have the finest, deepest, most reliable understanding of the Torah that there is Reply

Deborah Philadelphia November 22, 2025

in response to Raymond :

Amen, Amen and Amen!!! Reply

Micha’el L Texas November 30, 2024

This was a really thoughtful and challenging quiz! Todah Hashem! I feel we all should learn from this Torah Parshah, “Toldot”. G-d’s eternal blessings! Reply

Steve Ky November 28, 2024

Rabbi,
An excellent coverage of the Parshah. Reply

Jackie Pankey Ellijay January 9, 2024

Look at that 10/10 on your Jewish quiz rabbi. A gentile knows more about your Torah than some of your Jewish students. Oh, how I wish I knew all of what you know as a Jewish person. What a privilege you have with all of the promises of God given to your people. The insight into scripture that a lot of Jewish people are just born with. I love The Lord and I love His Word and His chosen people. I pray your nation always! Reply

Ariel Hadjes Unknown November 29, 2024

in response to Jackie Pankey:

Hi every time I see the Parshah I feel warm inside of me,
thanks Jackie for saying this because I am jewish I have seen many people and you are someone
very good. Reply

Raymond West Hollywood August 11, 2025

in response to Jackie Pankey:

Thank you for appreciating my Jewish people. It is comments like yours that makes Christian ZIonists my favorite group of non-Jews Reply

A K January 9, 2024

6/10 Reply

Steve Ky November 17, 2023

Rabbi,
Another great Parshah discussion and quiz to help reinforce the readings. Reply

Yulanda Toronto CA November 26, 2022

8/10 Wonderful quizzes! Thanks Rabbi! Shabbat Shalom. Reply

Steve Kentucky November 25, 2022

Another excellent quiz. That was a very good explanation for #9. And now I know the meaning of Beer Sheba. Reply

Jeffrey Bronx November 5, 2021

I don’t agree with the answer to question 9. Rivka sent him away bec esav wanted to kill him

Otherwise. Great feature. I love taking the parsha quiz every week.

Shabbat shalom Reply

mch wpg December 14, 2021

in response to Jeffrey:

Rivka sent him away for both reasons Reply

Herman Vancouver July 11, 2021

10/10 feels good question 9 was tricky but the answer was according to the bible Reply

Rajan Varghese Thumpamon,Kerala November 21, 2020

10 out of 10..May the answering be a blessing to the participants. Reply

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