Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

Jacob's Vision and Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:264

The story of Jacob at Beth-el is one of those moments. After receiving a profound revelation from God, what did Jacob do? He didn't just stand there awestruck. He acted. He set up ...

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Faith of Timna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:283

Let me tell you a story, a legend really, that explores just that. It involves a princess, a rejection, and a nation's suffering. Her name was Timna, and she wasn't just anyone – s...

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Joseph's Vision and Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:10

But what if that dream hinted at a future where you were elevated above them? That's exactly where we find ourselves at the beginning of Joseph's story. "Hear, I pray you, this dre...

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Judah: Joseph and Divine Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:25

According to Ginzberg’s Legends of the Jews, the brothers were so consumed with malice that they decided to finish their meal before carrying out their deadly plan. A chilling deta...

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Medan's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:42

The Torah tells us the broad strokes, but some of the details… well, they’re just fascinating. Let's pick up the thread as the story continues its winding path toward Egypt. The br...

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Marriage of Judah and Adullam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:63

But first, a misstep. Now, before we get to the wedding bells, understand: Judah was kind of a big deal. He was, according to some traditions, essentially the king among his brothe...

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Pharaoh's Vision and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:154

Pharaoh, back in ancient Egypt, definitely knew that feeling. He had two dreams, back to back, that shook him to his core. And he knew—he just knew—that they weren't just random fi...

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Marriage of Pharaoh and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:157

Pharaoh certainly did. Remember the story? Seven fat cows, followed by seven skinny ones that devoured the healthy ones whole. And then ears of grain – plump and full, swallowed up...

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Marriage of Joseph and Asenath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:180

Sometimes, the most fascinating tales lie just beyond the edges of the well-known ones. Take Joseph, for instance. We know he rose to power in Egypt, but what about his wife, Asena...

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