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.

Balaam's Legacy and Israelites

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Jewish tradition certainly hints at that possibility! Take Balaam, for example. You know, the one hired to curse the Israelites? The Moabites and Midianites thought he was Moses' e...

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Balaam's Journey and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:20

The story begins with an ass – not just any ass, mind you, but one created on the sixth day of creation itself! According to Legends of the Jews, this creature was gifted to Balaam...

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Phinehas and the Patriarchs

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We find the story in Numbers 25, where Phinehas takes decisive action to stop a plague ravaging the Israelites. But as much as God approved of his act, not everyone was thrilled. A...

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Moses's Prayer and Reuben

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The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," gives us a glimpse into that raw, fervent side of prayer as Moses, in his final act, intercedes for the tribes of Israel...

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Gideon in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:53

Sometimes, it's not about grand pronouncements or earth-shattering feats from the get-go. Sometimes, it starts with simply being a good son. Take Gideon, for example. Gideon, the j...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Shimei

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:19

We’re going to delve into a story where a moment of perceived justice sets in motion a chain of events leading to... Rome. Yes, that Rome. Our tale revolves around King Solomon, th...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Jerusalem

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Today, we're diving into a story about Solomon, the king renowned for his wisdom, and a misstep that, according to some traditions, nearly cost Jerusalem everything. The tale begin...

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Wisdom of Solomon of David

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You know, being king isn't just about wearing a crown. It's about the little things, the daily grind of governing. And sometimes, those little things can spark big trouble. Our tal...

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Haman and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:18

It all starts in Shushan, the capital city. Now, you might think celebrations are always a good thing. A time for joy and togetherness? But according to Legends of the Jews, even t...

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