Toledot (Genesis 25:19–28:9) This week Jews will read Toledot on our annual progression through the Torah. The section begins with a depiction of Rebecca's pregnancy which certainly must be the most difficult one in the entire Bible. Did G-d give Rebecca the right to "choose"? The life struggle of Jacob/Israel with his twin, Esau, is described from his time in Rebecca's womb. It continues for the much of the rest of the book of Genesis. The struggle wasn't interrupted for even the moment of birth. Who can read this portion and suggest that "life" begins at birth? ML/NJ