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.

Blessing of Job

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:15

The story of Job, known in Hebrew as Iyov, gives us a lot to think about. We know Job as the epitome of piety and righteousness, a man blessed by God. But according to the legends,...

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Trial of Job and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:45

Imagine this: Job, after weathering unimaginable trials, senses his time is near. He calls his ten children, gathers them close, and recounts the incredible story of his life – a l...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:3

Life was good... for a while. Initially, the Egyptians welcomed Jacob and his family with open arms. Joseph, after all, had saved their entire kingdom from famine! But as time pass...

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Faith of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:73

We often think of Abraham as the paragon of faith, but this passage paints a picture of him as a strategist, a man who wasn't afraid to... well, let's just say "bend the truth" to ...

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Zipporah in Paradise

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:125

It's more than just a walking stick; it's a relic brimming with divine power and a lineage that stretches back to the very dawn of creation. According to legend, this extraordinary...

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Moses: Abraham and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:204

It's not just a casual greeting – it's packed with meaning, a divine lesson whispered across the ages. Imagine Moses standing on Mount Sinai, the air crackling with divine energy. ...

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Splitting of the Sea and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:258

The guy who parted the Red Sea, received the Ten Commandments. But even Moses had his moments of doubt. There’s this fascinating passage in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, t...

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Blessing of the Land and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:325

It wasn't just about packing bags and sneaking away in the night. It was a direct confrontation with the gods of Egypt. For generations, they had lived under the yoke of the Pharao...

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Abraham Among the Fathers and Passover

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:327

The Passover sacrifice is a perfect example. It wasn't just about offering an animal; it was a multi-layered lesson, a story told through action, meant to resonate with both the pa...

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