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It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and the ancient texts offer a fascinating glimpse into the heart and mind of this pivotal figure. Even though Abraham knew in his hear...
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 ...
The Midrash, that rich tapestry of Jewish storytelling, fills in the gaps, painting a vibrant picture of the events leading up to that fateful night. According to Ginzberg's retell...
The ancient rabbis certainly knew the type. "It profits not if a villain is cast into a sawmill," they said. Neither force nor gentle words can sway a true rascal. And according to...
The Midrash, that treasure trove of Jewish storytelling, gives us a glimpse into a powerful exchange between Rachel and Jacob (Ginzberg, Legends of the Jews). Rachel, desperate for...
Remember him? One of Jacob's sons? According to Legends of the Jews, Michael, the archangel himself, took Levi up to heaven! Imagine that for a moment. A whirlwind trip to the cele...
Our ancestor Jacob certainly did. The Torah tells us that Jacob wrestled with an angel – a divine being – all night long (Genesis 32:25-30). But what really happened that night? Wh...
Jacob, our patriarch, knew that feeling all too well. But what if that misfortune wasn't just random chance? What if it was… a consequence? See, according to some traditions, Jacob...
Our story begins with Dinah, Jacob's daughter, and Shechem, son of Hamor, a prince of the Hivites. Shechem, captivated by Dinah, takes her – a violation that sets in motion a chain...
