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.

Teachings of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:489

He’s not just celebrating; he’s teaching. He’s imparting wisdom gleaned from his own tumultuous life. He urges his brothers to walk in the ways of the Lord, to make themselves wort...

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Trial of Naphtali

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:10

They're often more than just labels – they're stories whispered on the wind, echoes of values and beliefs. Take the tribe of Naphtali, for example. According to Legends of the Jews...

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Reuben's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...

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Levi: Reuben and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:13

We know he messed up – big time – and lost his birthright. But what about his final words? What kind of legacy did he leave behind? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, Reuben, ...

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Death of Simon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:15

And it's not a new phenomenon, not by a long shot. Let's turn to the story of Simon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his struggle with envy. Imagine the scene: Simon is on his...

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Simon's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:18

Today, let's step into the world of the sons of Jacob, and listen to the final exhortations of Simon to his sons. Like his brother Reuben before him, Simon focused intently on a pa...

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Trial of Judah and Bath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:34

It's a moment of vulnerability that resonates across millennia. Judah, a man known for his strength and leadership, admits to a profound moral failing. He warns us, his descendants...

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Issachar in Battle and Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:40

Names weren't just labels back then; they were prophecies, echoes of events, little whispers of destiny. Take Issachar, for instance. His name is directly linked to a fascinating s...

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Levi's Transgression and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:41

This is a glimpse into the life of Levi, son of Jacob, ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. And it's a story about how doing things with a pure heart can lead to unexpec...

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