Parshat Nitzavim

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The covenant renewed, the choice between life and death, and the promise that Torah is accessible to all. Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20.

Birth of Esau and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:9

It wasn't your typical baby shower, that’s for sure. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, but also… something else. Something a bit unsettling, perhaps? The story, as told i...

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Birth of Esau of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:28

We know the story: a hungry Esau, returning from the fields, famished, practically trades his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. But was it just about the food? The traditional ...

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Kingdom of Isaac and Abimelech

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:37

But the roots go way back, further than you might think, to the patriarch Isaac himself. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, after Isaac's interactions with K...

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Divine Presence and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:41

Our story takes us back to Isaac, the son of Abraham, and a rather awkward encounter with Abimelech, king of the Philistines. Abimelech, you see, was feeling a little… guilty? Anxi...

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Isaac's Transgression of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:43

Take Shib'ah, for instance. It's the name given to the spot where Isaac made a covenant with the Philistines. But why Shib'ah? Well, according to tradition, it's a double entendre,...

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Isaac's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:45

Some say it was Isaac! Or, as he's sometimes called, Elihu the son of Barachel. Imagine: it was through his debates with Job that the hidden wonders of nature were revealed. Quite ...

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Kingdom of Esau and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:47

Their lives continued to unfold, intertwined with family drama and divine purpose. Let's delve into the next chapter of their story, shall we? Imagine Esau, out on a hunting trip, ...

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Isaac: Jacob and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:83

According to Legends of the Jews, Rebekah, already stressed about the tension between her sons Jacob and Esau, took matters into her own hands. She went to Isaac, her husband, and ...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Issachar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:142

Take the tale of Jacob and Leah, for instance. It’s more than just a family drama; it’s a glimpse into destiny, divine intervention, and the very essence of Jewish values. Imagine ...

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