Jacob and Esau

as told by the Children of the Ottawa Havurah,
Rabbi Shai Gluskin, the JPS Torah Translation,

and YOU

Instructions

The Story: Click below on the part of the story that interests you most from the scenes listed below. Click here to start at the beginning.

Commentary Via Art: Click on the thumbnail illustrations for a larger version which also includes a caption, name and age of the illustrator.

Commentary Via Words: Click on the for commentary, questions for discussion, and the opportunity to add your own voice to the page.

Submit your own drawing: If you have a drawing which illustrates some aspect of the story, please submit it to: Rabbi Shai Gluskin, 7804 Montgomery Ave. #9, Elkins Park, PA 19027. You may see it on the net!

The Birth of Esau and Jacob

Jacob Gets the Birthright

Jacob Gets Isaac's Blessing

Isaac Blesses Esau

Aftermath

Jacob Flees

Many Years in Haran

Return to Canaan

The Second Dream

Jacob and Esau's Reunion