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.

The Binding of Isaac and Akeidah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:243

We all know the story of the binding of Isaac, the Akeidah, a narrative that echoes through millennia. But what happened after the angel stayed Abraham's hand? What was said in the...

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The Binding of Isaac and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:255

He’s about to have a serious conversation. Picture this: the binding of Isaac, the Akedah. The ultimate test of faith. Abraham, after being asked to sacrifice his beloved son, is n...

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The Binding of Isaac and Greece

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:257

It's more than just a tradition; it's a direct line back to one of the most pivotal moments in our history, the Akeidah, the Binding of Isaac. The story goes that after Abraham pro...

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Sarah Beyond the Firmament

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:261

We often focus on the drama of the moment, Abraham's faith, Isaac's obedience, and God's ultimate intervention. But what about the aftermath? According to tradition, it wasn’t a si...

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Death of Sarah and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:264

Her death, according to Legends of the Jews, wasn't just a family tragedy. It was a blow to the whole land. Imagine the shift: while she lived, things flowed smoothly, blessings ab...

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Bethuel's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:286

Take the tale of Eliezer, Abraham's trusted servant, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. It’s more than just a simple errand; it's a journey filled with divine assistance and sub...

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Rebecca's Legacy and Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:287

It happens to the best of us, and as we’ll see, it certainly happened to Laban in the story of Rebekah and Eliezer. Let's set the stage. Rebekah, you'll recall, had just met Elieze...

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Bethuel Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:289

Remember, Abraham, wanting to secure a future for his son within his own lineage, sent Eliezer on this crucial mission. But it wasn't just a simple "go find a nice girl" kind of er...

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Sarah: Rebecca and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:291

That’s the challenge Rebekah faced when she entered Isaac's life and home. Imagine the weight of expectation! After all, she wasn’t just moving into any tent. She was moving into t...

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