The Torah also mentions the impassioned prayers of Isaac on behalf of Rebecca, who was struggling with infertility [Gen. 25:21], as well as their lovemaking while in the land of Gerar [Gen. 26:8].

Yes, Isaac loves her initially and takes her to his mother’s tent; “And he took Rebecca as a wife, and he loved her and he was comforted after his mother”(Genesis 24:66).

Our goal is not to smash the ideal of Rebecca and Isaac’s love, but rather to smash the idols of rape culture in our own holy texts. Except in Midrash, idols don’t get smashed in a day.

Blind Isaac favors Esau, desiring to grant him superiority, dominion, and eternal blessings. However, Rebecca, understanding the potential harm to the people of Israel, decides to change the ...

It is the deep, reverberating question at the heart of Toldot. Why did Rebecca tell Jacob to deceive Isaac and take Esau’s blessing? Her instruction is brisk and peremptory: “Now, my son ...