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: 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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Asher's Transgression and Naphtali

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:402

It wasn’t just about wishing someone well. Think of them more like prophecies, hints of destinies intertwined with the character of a person or even a whole tribe. Let's look at tw...

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Abraham: Divine Presence

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:413

The text tells us that Jacob, resigned to God's will, simply awaited his end. No struggle, no desperate clinging to life. But here's where it gets really interesting. It wasn't the...

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Zepho in Battle and Jobab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:434

That’s exactly what happened to Zepho. After a fierce battle, Joseph—yes, that Joseph, of the coat of many colors—returned triumphant. But instead of celebrating, he ordered Zepho ...

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