Parshat Behar

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The sabbatical year, the jubilee year, laws of land ownership, and the prohibition against usury. Leviticus 25:1-26:2.

Reuben and the Patriarchs of Canaanite

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The Bible gives us glimpses, but the Book of Jasher, an ancient Hebrew text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13, 2 Samuel 1:18), offers a more detailed narrative. to Chapt...

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Jacob Sends His Sons to Egypt for Grain

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Remember, this is an ancient Hebrew text, not considered canon, but full of fascinating stories filling in gaps in the biblical narrative. Our story picks up with Jacob and his son...

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Death of Magron

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We know the biblical account, but there are other traditions that fill in the gaps, offering a more detailed picture of his reign. Today, we’re diving into Chapter 58 of the Book o...

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Jochebed's Legacy

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Today, we’re diving into Chapter 59, a chapter that, on the surface, seems like a simple list of names, but it’s so much more than that. It's a powerful reminder of family, legacy,...

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Kings Rise and Fall While Israel Suffers in Egypt

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The Book of Jasher, an ancient text referenced in the Bible itself (Joshua 10:13 and 2 Samuel 1:18), offers us a glimpse into just that – a world of expanded tales and alternative ...

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Saul and Creation of Edom

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Sometimes, it's the little-known stories, the tucked-away details, that truly bring the past to life. to a snippet from the Book of Jasher, a text mentioned in the Bible itself (Jo...

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