Spiritual birthright: this week’s parashah, Toldot
"And the children strove within her; and she said, 'if it is so, why do I live?!' And she went to inquire of God” Genesis 25:22
Assessment
This is a Torah portion column, not a news story. The snippet quotes Rebecca's anguished question during a difficult pregnancy. Without the full article text, there is no event, policy, or development to assess. The reader can only note that the piece likely explores the emotional and spiritual dimensions of this biblical narrative.