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.

Marriage of Joseph and Asenath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:180

Sometimes, the most fascinating tales lie just beyond the edges of the well-known ones. Take Joseph, for instance. We know he rose to power in Egypt, but what about his wife, Asena...

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World to Come of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:230

Remember, he'd already "lost" his beloved Joseph, and Simeon was being held hostage. Sending Benjamin, his youngest, felt like tempting fate. But Judah stepped up. Judah, in a mome...

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Joseph's Legacy and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:240

They weren't just passive observers; they were actively pleading with God, begging for the redemption of their husbands and fathers from the cruel grip of the Egyptian king. It’s a...

PatriarchsJosephEgypt

Giving of the Torah and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:241

Take Joseph, for instance. You remember Joseph. Sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers, rises through the ranks, interprets Pharaoh's dreams, becomes a powerful leader....

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Benjamin: Joseph and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:247

Can you feel the tension hanging in the air? That's the scene as Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, finally sits down to eat with his brothers – the very ones who sold him int...

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Jacob and the Heavenly Realms of Serah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:322

The story of Jacob and Serah offers a beautiful glimpse into that very mystery. Imagine Jacob, mourning the loss of his beloved son, Joseph. Years have passed, filled with sorrow a...

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Jacob's Transgression of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:324

Perhaps they were discussing the old days, lost loved ones, or maybe even just the weather. We don’t know for sure, but it’s a safe bet Jacob wasn’t expecting what was about to hap...

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Yaakov Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:344

Specifically, it's about a moment when Jacob is standing before Pharaoh in Egypt. Now, remember the backstory: Jacob's had a life. He wrestled an angel, was tricked by his uncle La...

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Jacob Among the Fathers and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:357

Jewish tradition offers a powerful perspective on this, especially when we look at the lives of our ancestors. Take Jacob, for instance. The story goes that Jacob, after years of h...

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