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.

Zepho in Battle and Jobab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:434

That’s exactly what happened to Zepho. After a fierce battle, Joseph—yes, that Joseph, of the coat of many colors—returned triumphant. But instead of celebrating, he ordered Zepho ...

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Kingdom of Husham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:435

We're diving into the Legends of the Jews, a treasure trove compiled by Louis Ginzberg, drawing on centuries of rabbinic tradition, midrash, and folklore. Get ready to meet kings y...

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David and Goliath of Zepho

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:444

Zepho, king of Kittim (an ancient designation sometimes associated with Cyprus or other Mediterranean locales), found himself in just such a predicament. He was facing a massive ar...

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Death of Abimenos

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:460

So ends one era, and another begins. But let's turn our attention to Joseph, the dreamer, the provider, the once-lost brother. Can you imagine the emotions swirling within him as h...

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Kingdom of Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:469

We know the broad strokes from the Torah: sold into slavery, rises in power, resists temptation. But what about the details, the everyday challenges of being a righteous man in a f...

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Marriage of Asenath and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:485

One such story, expanded upon in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, concerns Asenath, Joseph's wife. Remember the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers? It turns out there was m...

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Death of Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:494

That feeling of responsibility, that weight of expectation... it's woven deep into the fabric of Jewish history. And no story embodies that more poignantly than the tale of Moses a...

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Reuben and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:3

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. And when it comes to the Tribes of Israel, their names aren't just labels, they're prophecies, whispers of a future redemption woven into the ...

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Levi's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:23

The angel, acting as our guide, unveils the secrets of each celestial plane, explaining their purpose and the events that unfold within. And then, the day of judgment is proclaimed...

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