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.

Covenant of Joseph and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:487

That's exactly where we find Joseph, son of Jacob, in the land of Egypt. What does he do? He makes his brothers swear an oath. But it's not just any oath. It's a promise that when ...

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Dreams of Joseph and Adikam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:145

Apparently, the old king didn't go peacefully. According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, he died in utter shame and disgrace, a repulsive figure to everyone. They buried him in ...

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Joseph's Vision and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:48

Each stone, according to tradition, wasn't just a pretty gem; it was a symbol, a story etched in mineral form. Let's delve into the tales of two brothers, Joseph and Benjamin, and ...

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Trial of Joseph and Manasseh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:99

And when we look at the story of Joseph, the biblical hero, we find a fascinating answer. Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, faces temptation at every turn. But he remains steadfa...

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Benjamin's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:38

And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...

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Pharaoh's Vision and Dreams

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 89:6

We're looking at the story of Pharaoh's dream and how Joseph, the ultimate dream interpreter, finally gets his shot. The text begins, "He sent and summoned…" referring to Pharaoh g...

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Benjamin: Joseph and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 93:8

The scene is intense. Joseph, after years of separation and playing a cat-and-mouse game with his brothers, is about to reveal his true identity. But let’s back up a little. Rememb...

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Trials of Joseph and Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 94:2

Specifically, we're going to look at section 94. So, Pharaoh tells Joseph: "Say to your brothers: Do this: Load your animals, and go, and come to the land of Canaan, and take your ...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Dreams

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 39:11

It wasn't just about interpreting dreams, you know. It was also about how he handled a massive food crisis. : a famine grips the land, and everyone is flocking to Egypt to buy grai...

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