Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Joseph and the Patriarchs of Eben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:127

But there's a twist. In Legends of the Jews, we hear how she noticed a sudden change in Joseph's face. "My friend and true-love, why art thou so affrighted that thou art near to sw...

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Joseph's Vision and Daniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:166

And it led to one of the most dramatic moments in the Joseph story. Pharaoh, plagued by these intense dreams, had already consulted the wise men of Egypt. But their interpretations...

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Joseph's Vision and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:186

A famine has gripped the land, and the Egyptians are desperate. Where do they turn? First, to their idols. But these "deceitful idols," as Joseph calls them, offer no help. So, the...

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Joseph's Transgression and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:234

Sometimes, a single line hints at a whole universe of hidden narratives. Take the story of Joseph in Egypt, for example. We all know how his brothers, driven by jealousy, sold him ...

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Manasseh and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:298

We're diving into a fascinating episode from Legends of the Jews, specifically dealing with the story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. We all remember the story of Joseph being...

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Joseph and the Lawgiver of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:301

The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of Egypt, and the freedom of his own people. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, the situation had reached a fever pitch...

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Joseph Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:312

After years of famine, Joseph, now the all-powerful viceroy of Egypt, finally reveals himself to his brothers. Can you imagine their shock? "Ye see it with your own eyes," Joseph d...

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Joseph's Journey and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:318

The brothers, finally reconciled with Joseph, are presented before the ruler of the land. They aren't just any group of travelers; they're described as being of "heroic stature and...

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Joseph's Vision and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:335

The story unfolds as Jacob, after years of heartbreaking separation, is finally reunited with his beloved son, Joseph, in Egypt. Imagine the scene: Joseph, now a powerful figure ad...

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