Parshat Miketz

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Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, the famine, and the brothers' first journey to Egypt. Genesis 41:1-44:17.

Shelomith's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:44

Consider the story of the division of the people into tribes, when they were setting up camp in the wilderness. Picture it: thousands upon thousands of people, meticulously organiz...

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Eldad and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:73

There's a fascinating little story tucked away in Legends of the Jews that gives us a glimpse into the lives of two lesser-known prophets, Eldad and Medad. Now, these weren't just ...

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Miriam in Joseph's Time and Barnea

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:35

That’s kind of the vibe of the Israelites' story as they wander the desert. After the infamous spy incident, where they balked at entering the Promised Land, they were sentenced to...

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Aaron: Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:37

That was life for some of the Israelites in the desert, and let me tell you, their patience was wearing thin. The story comes to us from Ginzberg's classic Legends of the Jews, a c...

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Moses Stands in Prayer and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:85

It’s a daunting enough task already, but what do you do when your efforts seem to make the situation even more dire for your people? That’s exactly the place Moses found himself in...

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Faith of Moses and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:90

Even Moses, the great lawgiver, felt that sting. We often think of Moses as this towering figure, unflinching in his faith, boldly confronting Pharaoh and leading the Israelites th...

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Moses's Vision and Behold

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:128

That’s the feeling that clings to the story of Moses and his unfulfilled dream of leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. We all know the story: Moses, the reluctant prophet...

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Jeroboam and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:5

He was about to leave Jerusalem, probably with his heart pounding, trying to get away from Solomon's anger. Imagine the fear, the uncertainty of it all. And then, out of nowhere, h...

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Elijah and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:44

It turns out, according to Jewish legend, it's all about how you treat your workers. We know Elijah as a zealous figure, a defender of God's honor. But the Legends of the Jews, as ...

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