Parshat Ki Teitzei

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Seventy-four commandments covering family law, honest business practices, treatment of workers, and remembering Amalek. Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19.

Divine Presence and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:41

Our story takes us back to Isaac, the son of Abraham, and a rather awkward encounter with Abimelech, king of the Philistines. Abimelech, you see, was feeling a little… guilty? Anxi...

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Isaac's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:45

Some say it was Isaac! Or, as he's sometimes called, Elihu the son of Barachel. Imagine: it was through his debates with Job that the hidden wonders of nature were revealed. Quite ...

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Jacob's Transgression and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:63

It’s a question that takes us right to the heart of Jewish mystical tradition. Take the story of Jacob and Isaac. It's a pivotal moment in Genesis. Jacob, disguised as his brother ...

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Isaac: Jacob and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:83

According to Legends of the Jews, Rebekah, already stressed about the tension between her sons Jacob and Esau, took matters into her own hands. She went to Isaac, her husband, and ...

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Jacob's Journey of Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:96

That’s exactly where Jacob found himself. He was about to embark on a journey, leaving the familiar embrace of the Holy Land. But doubt gnawed at him. Was this really what God want...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Issachar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:142

Take the tale of Jacob and Leah, for instance. It’s more than just a family drama; it’s a glimpse into destiny, divine intervention, and the very essence of Jewish values. Imagine ...

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Jacob in Battle and Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:159

We all know Jacob. Grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac, and a central figure in the Torah. And Laban? Well, let’s just say he wasn't winning any "Father-in-Law of the Year" awards. R...

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Jacob's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

It's far more than just a tale of sibling rivalry and Egyptian intrigue. According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Jacob endured the hardships of his ...

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Joseph's Vision and Dreams

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:5

We all know the story: the coat of many colors, the dreams, the rise to power in Egypt. But what about before all that? What was Joseph really like as a teenager? According to Lege...

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