Though his birth name literally means "heel", he was given a new name meaning "he who struggles with God", or Israel.
This man peeled poles of wood from almond trees and placed them next to a watering hole, after he tricked his father-in-law into giving him the striped and speckled animals from his flocks. Many Jewish services begin with a prayer praising this man's tents, Ma Tovu. This Biblical character renamed the site of Luz to Bethel, which was the place his mother died. While sleeping on a stone, this man dreamed of angels ascending to heaven. Though his birth name literally means "heel", he was given a new name meaning "he who struggles with God", or Israel. This man dressed up in goatskins to steal his brother's birthright. For 10 points, name this brother of Esau and son of Isaac.
This man peeled poles of wood from almond trees and placed them next to a watering hole, after he tricked his father-in-law into giving him the striped and speckled animals from his flocks.
Jacob [or Israel before it is read; or Yaakov]