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Isaac was the son of Abraham and
Sarah.
Isaac was the first Jew to be circumcised on the eighth day of his life.
This is Torah law which holds to this day.
When Abraham was very old, he sent his servant Eliezer to the land of Ur
Casdim to find a bride for Isaac. Eliezer brought back Rebecca as
a bride for Isaac.
Isaac and Rebecca loved
each other very much, but didn't have any children for a long time.
They prayed to HaShem and Rebecca had
twins: Jacob and
Esau.
Isaac is the only one of our forefathers who didn't have his name changed.
Isaac is also the only one of our forefathers who had only one wife.
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