Eisav Hates Yakov

The מעינה של תורה tries to give an explanation to a rabbinic statement that says, הלכה: עשו שונא את יעקב. It is a rule that Eisav hates Yakov.

This is a painful statement with a strong dose of reality. It doesn’t matter what Jews will do in their interaction with non-Jews. Jews will be hated.

Over the centuries, Jews assumed they will gain popularity if they choose to be socialists. At other times, they thought capitalism would allow them to be accepted by their Gentile peers. This did not work either.

Today, many believe that it is liberalism that will bring this sought after acceptance. Nothing is meant to work as this is the Jewish destiny.

We are not meant to mix with the other nations. We are a nation that dwells apart. We have a special role to play in the world.

We are not meant to have a social relationship when we live among non-Jews. We are allowed to have a political or economic relationship.

We must always be aware of this “Halacha.” When we accept this reality, we will be better off for it. Living with delusions, is never a healthy way to live.