[Avodah] truth

[Zev Sero via Avodah]

On 11/25/2015 03:49 PM, via Avodah wrote:
> Yes, Rashi says he told Esav to be sure and bring him hunted animals
> that were hefker, not stolen property,

And that he shecht them properly, which means he knew very well what
Esav normally ate.


> but Rashi also says that Esav fooled his father by asking him frummy
> questions about tithing salt and straw.

He *tried* to fool him.  Rashi doesn't say he succeeded.

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