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.

Joseph's Vision of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:492

We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...

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Abraham: Jacob and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:85

He gathers his sons, his legacy, around him. What does he say? What profound secrets does he reveal? According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Rabbi Louis Gin...

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Death of Eve and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:147

They were enslaved, toiling under Pharaoh’s harsh rule. They’d hoped things would get better when he died, maybe his son would be more merciful. But nope. The new Pharaoh? Even wor...

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Moses and the Angels of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:228

That's the image we get when we delve into the tales surrounding MOSES and his encounters with the heavenly host. According to Legends of the Jews, when MOSES was released by the a...

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Signs and Wonders of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:270

I think it's because the best stories, even the fantastical ones, tap into something deeply human. They show us the consequences of our actions, the echoes of our choices. And the ...

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The Ten Plagues and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:286

It's not just the parting of the Red Sea, or the dramatic escape. It’s the sheer, focused intensity of it all. And at the heart of that intensity? The ten plagues. But have you eve...

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Moses and Joseph of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:323

This month, Nisan, will be the month of your freedom!" But instead of jubilation, he's met with doubt. "How can this be?" they ask, according to Legends of the Jews. "Egypt is over...

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Fire of Torah and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:324

It's more than just a ritual; it's a declaration of independence. God wouldn’t have redeemed Israel, wouldn’t have pulled them out of Egypt, if they hadn’t turned away from idol wo...

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Moses's Offering and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:328

We all know the story of Moses, the plagues, and the ultimate escape from slavery. But there's a fascinating little detail, almost a backstage scene, that often gets overlooked. It...

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