Parshat Toldot

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The birth of Jacob and Esau, Esau sells his birthright, Isaac and the Philistines, and Jacob receives Isaac's blessing through deception. Genesis 25:19-28:9.

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 Legacy and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:316

That’s kind of what happened when Joseph and his brothers finally made peace in Egypt. Remember the story? Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, rises to power in Egyp...

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Jacob in Joseph's Time and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:332

He’s risen from slavery to become a ruler, second only to Pharaoh himself! But beneath the surface of power, there’s a whisper of doubt, a nagging feeling that he’s still seen as a...

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Joseph: Jacob and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:375

Joseph, having risen to power in Egypt, brings his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, to visit his aging father. Now, you might think this would be a joyous occasion. A reunion of fam...

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Ephraim's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:379

We find ourselves in the Book of Genesis, with Jacob – also known as Israel – nearing the end of his life. He's ready to bestow blessings upon his grandsons, the sons of Joseph: Ep...

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Joseph: Holy Spirit

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:381

Jacob, nearing the end of his days, yearned to bestow a blessing upon Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. He called them close, showering them with kisses and embraces. Why? He ho...

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Ephraim and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:382

We often think of the eldest as holding a special place, but Jewish tradition sometimes flips that script in fascinating ways. Let's look at the tale of Ephraim and Manasseh, the s...

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Joshua's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:384

Jacob, nearing the end of his life, blessed his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. But within those blessings, the ancient texts whisper, lay prophecies veiled in symbolism. Let's lo...

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Issachar's Transgression and Zebulon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:399

It’s a question that echoes through the generations, a quest to understand the roles we each play in the grand story. Well, let's talk about two brothers, Issachar and Zebulon, and...

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