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Jacob, nearing the end of his days, yearned to bestow a blessing upon Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. He called them close, showering them with kisses and embraces. Why? He ho...
The stories of the patriarchs, passed down through generations, are full of these hidden gems. Let's look at a couple concerning Jacob and his grandsons, Ephraim and Joseph. : what...
Zepho, king of Kittim (an ancient designation sometimes associated with Cyprus or other Mediterranean locales), found himself in just such a predicament. He was facing a massive ar...
We often think of grand political machinations and sweeping historical movements, but sometimes, it all boils down to a good old-fashioned betrayal. Take the story of Hadad, the ki...
We often hear about Joseph, the dreamer, the interpreter of dreams, the one who rose to power in Egypt. But what about his personal life? Did he ever find love amidst all the polit...
That’s the story of Joseph, as he lay dying. Can you imagine being on your deathbed, not thinking about your own legacy, but about the destiny of your people? Joseph, the dreamer, ...
The angel, acting as our guide, unveils the secrets of each celestial plane, explaining their purpose and the events that unfold within. And then, the day of judgment is proclaimed...
That's the weight Jacob carried, a weight he shares with his sons in a passage from Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg). Jacob, nearing the end of his life, recounts a powerful vision t...
Reuben admits, "Now I confess my sin, that ofttimes I longed to kill him, for I hated him from the bottom of my heart… and I desired to destroy him from off the land of the living....
