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.

Wisdom of Jacob and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:390

Imagine the scene: Jacob, nearing the end of his life, imparts crucial knowledge to his son Joseph. This isn't just any information; it's the key to recognizing the future redeemer...

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Death of Jacob and Levi

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:395

Let’s talk about Jacob, his sons, and a family feud for the ages. The scene: Jacob, on his deathbed, surrounded by his sons. You’d think it would be a time for peace, reflection, m...

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Jacob Among the Fathers and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:411

Jacob, nearing his end, isn't just dictating his will. He's imparting something far more profound. He turns to Joseph, his favored son, the one who rose to power in Egypt. "And tho...

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Kingdom of Husham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:435

We're diving into the Legends of the Jews, a treasure trove compiled by Louis Ginzberg, drawing on centuries of rabbinic tradition, midrash, and folklore. Get ready to meet kings y...

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Teachings of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:489

He’s not just celebrating; he’s teaching. He’s imparting wisdom gleaned from his own tumultuous life. He urges his brothers to walk in the ways of the Lord, to make themselves wort...

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Reuben and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:17

We find a glimpse of it in Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg's monumental work that draws together so many threads of Jewish tradition. Reuben, you see, knew he was partially res...

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Joseph in Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:49

Joseph, the one they sold into slavery years before, is now a powerful figure. He could have sought revenge. He had every reason to. But, as our text from Legends of the Jews point...

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Death of Jacob and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:2

That’s what it must have been like for the Israelites after Jacob died. Ginzberg, in Legends of the Jews, tells us that as soon as Jacob’s eyes closed, so did the eyes – and hearts...

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Amram and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:38

The Legends of the Jews tells us about Amram, father of Moses, and his extraordinary piety. He wasn't just a Levite, already a tribe known for its devotion. No, Amram stood out eve...

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