Parshas Toldos (5771)

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Parshas Toldos (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

(25:25) Rashi explains that Esav’s redness of skin was his leaning towards bloodshed.  It was, however, covered up by his wool-like hair; hair which is symbolic of a façade.  This perhaps is why they did not call him Edom for his redness because it was hidden.  The hair itself represents a certain false, charismatic front which always presents a test for Klal Yisroel not to follow its tempting appeal.

Hashem should help us not to fall into this trap of disillusionment and to look up to admire true Torah greatness.

Have a wonderful Shabbos and Good Chodesh.