Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Kingdom of Manasseh and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:199

According to Legends of the Jews, when Joseph's brothers arrived in Egypt seeking to buy grain, they were asked their names, and the names of their father and grandfather. Can you ...

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Trial of Joseph of Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:277

That’s the scene we stumble into in this amazing story from Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg. We’re right in the middle of a showdown between Joseph and Judah. Remember t...

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Joseph in Battle and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:297

Let me tell you a story, one ripped from the pages of Legends of the Jews, that might just give you a taste. Imagine this: Joseph, elevated to power in Egypt, is finally face-to-fa...

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Reuben's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...

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Wisdom of Simon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:19

After giving his final words of wisdom to his children, Simon, full of years – one hundred and twenty to be exact – breathed his last and joined his ancestors. Now, you might think...

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Trials of Job and Bildad

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:34

His story, filled with unimaginable trials, continues to resonate through the ages. After the initial shock of Job's catastrophic losses, his so-called friends arrive to "comfort" ...

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Birth of Moses and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:76

Seriously close. We all know the story: Pharaoh, terrified by the growing Israelite population, orders all newborn Hebrew boys to be thrown into the Nile. A brutal decree born of f...

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Korah's Transgression and Hannah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:23

You remember Korah. He was the guy who led a rebellion against Moses in the wilderness, challenging his authority. And, as we read in Numbers 16, the earth opened up and swallowed ...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:101

I'm not just talking metaphorically big, but physically, impossibly huge. Let's talk about Og, king of Bashan. Now, Og wasn't just tall; he was…unwieldy, let's say. Imagine someone...

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