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That’s the feeling that radiates from the story of Zuleika, the wife of Potiphar, in her obsession with Joseph. The biblical Joseph, of the coat of many colors fame. But the story,...
We all know the story, but let's try to picture it. Imagine Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt. He’s no longer the naive youth they tossed into a pit. The text paints a vivid s...
That’s the kind of anguish we find in the heart of Jacob, or Yaakov, in this week’s story. He’s not just mourning; he's grappling with a shattered vision. The words Jacob spoke, "M...
Perhaps they were discussing the old days, lost loved ones, or maybe even just the weather. We don’t know for sure, but it’s a safe bet Jacob wasn’t expecting what was about to hap...
Even a turban for Jacob himself! They were ready to journey to Egypt, to leave Canaan and dwell with Joseph. The word had spread and, according to Legends of the Jews, the kings an...
Where did it all go? Well, according to the Legends of the Jews, that treasure didn't just vanish into thin air. It embarked on a wild, centuries-long journey! Ginzberg, compiling ...
In the twilight of his life, Jacob, also known as Israel, had very specific instructions for his son, Joseph. We find this poignant scene in Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg's m...
Let's look at a moment between Jacob and Joseph, a father and son bound by love, yet separated by doubt. Jacob, nearing the end of his life in Egypt, makes a request of Joseph: to ...
Imagine the scene: Jacob, nearing the end of his life, imparts crucial knowledge to his son Joseph. This isn't just any information; it's the key to recognizing the future redeemer...
