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.

The Sale Of The Birthright

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It’s a tale of hunger, deception, and a choice that would reverberate through generations. The story, as pieced together in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, isn't just about a simp...

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Jacob Pursued By Eliphaz And Esau

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, it was a near-death experience involving Esau's son, Eliphaz. Fueled by rage and a thirst for revenge, Esau ...

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Judah And His Sons

Ginzberg Vol. 2

After the whole Joseph-selling fiasco, Jacob is understandably devastated. And who do the brothers blame? Judah, of course! They basically tell him, "This is ALL your fault!" Accor...

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Joseph In Prison

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Let's delve into this chapter of Joseph's life, as told in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, drawing from various Midrashic sources. According to these accounts, Joseph's imprisonme...

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Joseph Meets His Brethren

Ginzberg Vol. 2

His brothers, the very ones who sold him into slavery years ago, bow before him, desperate for grain. They don't recognize the beardless youth they betrayed in this imposing figure...

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The Death Of Jacob

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The traditional texts give us some fascinating, and sometimes surprising, details. So, picture this: Jacob, having blessed each of his sons individually, gathers them all together ...

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The Marriage Of Joseph

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Take Joseph, for instance. His story is one of dramatic ups and downs, from slavery to becoming second-in-command in Egypt. But how did he find love? The answer, according to the a...

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Treachery Punished

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Her story takes a dramatic turn in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, and it involves treachery, divine intervention, and a whole lot of pebbles! Imagine this: Asenath, surroun...

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Judah Warns Against Greed And Unchastity

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we get a glimpse into such a moment, as we explore the final words of Judah, son of Jacob, before his death. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, these were Judah's...

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