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.

Jacob's Transgression and Ephraim

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:386

The stories of the patriarchs, passed down through generations, are full of these hidden gems. Let's look at a couple concerning Jacob and his grandsons, Ephraim and Joseph. : what...

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Kingdom of Adam and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:387

Let’s talk about clothes, and a legend that stretches all the way back to Adam. It’s a tale wrapped in ambition, rivalry, and… well, garments of immense importance. We’re talking a...

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Death of Jacob and Samson

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:400

It’s a question that’s occupied Jewish thought for centuries, and sometimes, the answers are found in the most unexpected places. Take Jacob, for example, blessing his sons on his ...

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Jacob Wrestles the Angel and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:414

And sometimes, the stories we tell about those moments, those final farewells, reveal even more about the living than they do about the dead. Take, for instance, the story of Jacob...

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Death of Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:430

It continues, full of ancient grudges and, yes, even more battles. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, the sons of Esau weren’t exactly thrilled with the sons...

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Birth of Esau and Bela

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:431

We pick up the story with the sons of Esau. You remember Esau. Jacob's brother, the one who traded his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. Well, his descendants, after some time,...

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Zepho Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:439

The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, gives us glimpses into just that kind of world. Today, we're diving into a story of kings, armies, and...

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Zepho in Battle and Balaam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:447

We're talking about Zepho, a king who, with divine assistance, achieved a monumental victory. You'd think such an experience would cement his faith. But no. Despite God's help, Zep...

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Wisdom of Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:481

And someone was ready to stoke those embers. The son of Pharaoh, consumed by his own wicked ambitions, wasn't about to let things lie. He'd already failed to turn Simon and Levi ag...

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