Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Kingdom of Mahalath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:88

He was marrying Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael. What a guy. Thinking he could finally win over his parents, Isaac and Rebecca, by marrying within the family, a granddaughter of ...

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Jacob's Vision and Dreams

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:102

According to the Legends of the Jews, that's precisely what happened to Jacob in one of his prophetic dreams. Can you even fathom it? God, in His infinite wisdom, showed Jacob noth...

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Kingdom of Jacob and Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:116

Laban, in the Bible, certainly felt that way about his nephew, Jacob. Now, Laban wasn't exactly known for his generosity. When he heard about Jacob's arrival, penniless and seeking...

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Kingdom of Laban and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:150

Jacob, after years of working for Laban, finally asked for something concrete as payment: he wanted all the speckled and spotted goats, and the black sheep. Sounds fair. Laban, alw...

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Kingdom of Jacob of Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:158

We all know the story of Jacob working for Rachel's hand, being tricked into marrying Leah, and eventually leaving Laban to return to his homeland. But what about those little deta...

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Kingdom of Jacob and Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:166

Our ancestor Jacob certainly did. The story we're about to dive into is a perfect example of just how long resentments can linger, and how quickly they can reignite. Remember Laban...

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Kingdom of Esau of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:173

Birthright, blessings... sibling rivalry taken to epic proportions. But the Bible only gives us so much. What was Esau thinking? What fueled his rage? Well, the ancient texts fill ...

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Kingdom of Michael and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:186

And the story of that legendary grapple is… well, it’s more than just a simple wrestling match. It's a clash of worlds, a test of faith, and a glimpse into the complex relationship...

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Kingdom of Dinah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:222

We're talking about the story of Dinah, daughter of Jacob, and the events that unfolded in the city of Shechem. Now, you probably know the basic outline: Dinah is taken by Shechem,...

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