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Jacob: (a) (1653-1506 BCE) Third of the Patriarchs, son of Rebecca and Isaac. A studious man, he incurred his twin brother Esau’s wrath when he deceptively received Isaac’s blessings. He fled to Padan Aram where he married Leah and Rachel. He fathered the Twelve Tribes and Dinah. He returned to Canaan but lived his final years in Egypt, where he went to be with his son Joseph, viceroy of Egypt. He’s buried in the Cave of Machpelah in Hebron. (b) A common Jewish name.
This week's parsha, Ki Tavo, begins with the mitzvah of bikkurim, bringing your first fruits to G‑d. The first fruits were brought to the Temple, received by the Kohen and placed next to the altar. When giving it to the Kohen, every person bringing first ...
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