We must follow in the footsteps of our father Yaakov, who prepared himself with three essential tools before meeting Esav: gifts, prayer, and readiness for conflict. One group offered gifts through chanufah—undue flattery of government officials. Another group went forth this morning with prayer. This evening, the third group will fulfill its role. This is how one confronts Esav.
We must follow in the footsteps of our father Yaakov, who prepared himself with three essential tools before meeting Esav: gifts, prayer, and readiness for conflict. One group offered gifts through chanufah—undue flattery of government officials. Another group went forth this morning with prayer. This evening, the third group will fulfill its role. This is how one confronts Esav.