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That’s kind of what happened to Levi, son of Jacob, in the story of Dinah and the city of Shechem. It’s a tale filled with passion, betrayal, and some pretty intense family dynamic...
Legends tell us about the path to that simplicity. It's a path laid out with love and wisdom, a path that resonates even now. "And now hearken unto me, my children," the voice seem...
Take the story of Zebulon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, from Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews. His final words to his children are surprisingly relevant, even today. Imagine the ...
The patriarch Jacob certainly did. Imagine him, nearing the end of his days, gathering his sons around him. It’s a powerful scene, fraught with love, anxiety, and a deep desire to ...
He's 125 years old, feeling strong, and ready to impart some wisdom, according to Legends of the Jews. He calls his sons together, not to talk about land or inheritance, but about ...
It’s about Job, of course, and his friends. We all know the story. Job, the righteous man, suffers unimaginable hardship. But how did his friends, living far away, even know to com...
According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, it wasn't all doom and gloom. Even in the depths of oppression, the children of Israel held onto certain virtues, spark...
Even after God revealed Himself in the burning bush, even after all the reassurances, Moses still hesitated. "But," he argued, "they will not believe me! They won't listen. They'll...
According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, the great leader wasn't exactly racing toward his destiny. He was accompanied by his wife and children, yes, an...
