Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Esau's True Character Revealed

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The traditional texts offer some fascinating, and frankly, unsettling insights into Esau's true character and the events surrounding that infamous stolen blessing. According to Leg...

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The War With The Ninevites

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Today, let's delve into a fascinating, almost unbelievable, tale from the life of Jacob: his war with the Ninevites. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, after the inciden...

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The War With The Amorites

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We often hear about the immediate aftermath – the vengeance of Simeon and Levi. But what about Jacob and his family? Did they just pack up and leave? Well, according to the Legends...

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Joseph Hated By His Brethren

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That's the story of Joseph, whose relationship with his brothers is one of the most dramatic and heartbreaking in the Torah. It all started with Joseph's "talebearing," as Ginzberg...

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Joseph And Zuleika

Ginzberg Vol. 2

"Throw the stick up in the air," goes the saying, "it will always return to its original place." And perhaps that's how Zuleika, Potiphar's wife, felt about her growing desire for ...

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Joseph And Benjamin

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Bible gives us a glimpse, but the Jewish tradition, particularly in works like Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, really fills in the emotional and narrative gaps. The reunion, 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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Issachar's Singleness Of Heart

Ginzberg Vol. 2

We often hear about the big names – Abraham, Moses, David. But what about the seemingly quieter figures, the ones whose stories whisper rather than shout? Today, let’s delve into t...

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Job Restored

Ginzberg Vol. 2

We get a glimpse of Job's ultimate fate, and it’s quite a ride. It's a tale of forgiveness, restoration, and a little bit of divine fashion. As Job continues to proclaim his innoce...

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