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.

Kingdom of Rebecca and Queen

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 89:15

It's a sign you're doing something truly special. The Tikkunei Zohar, specifically in section 89, delves into the power of unhindered prayer. It draws a fascinating parallel, conne...

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Marriage of Bride

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 103:1

A whisper that cuts through the noise, a gentle nudge in the right direction. Well, Jewish mystical tradition takes that idea and elevates it to breathtaking heights. Because that ...

Moses: Abraham and Noah

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 108:15

Jewish tradition has a place for you: the "average-ones," the beinonim. But what happens to them? What hope do they have? The Tikkunei Zohar, that mystical companion to the Zohar i...

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Trial of Joseph and Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

That’s a glimpse into the trials of Joseph. The story of Joseph, as told in the Torah, is already But the rabbinic tradition, the wellspring of Jewish interpretation and storytelli...

Joseph

Birth of Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:64

Judah, one of Jacob's sons, married a Canaanite woman, and their firstborn was named Er, which poignantly means "the childless." As fate would have it, Er’s name was a prophecy. He...

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Judah's Transgression and Perez

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:70

They have stories too, tales of redemption, bravery, and unexpected turns of fate. Take Judah, for example. We all know he sold his brother Joseph into slavery. But did you know th...

MysticismRepentance

Birth of Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:171

No sooner had Joseph left the king’s presence than a messenger arrived with startling news: the birth of Pharaoh’s son. But joy quickly turned to sorrow. Another messenger followed...

JosephMosesProphecySoul

Pharaoh: Joseph's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:179

It’s a story filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of divine intervention. It's the story of Joseph. After Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams, foretelling seven year...

JosephMosesProphecyMysticism

Joseph and True Knowledge

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:254

In the stories surrounding Joseph, the son of Jacob, we find just that kind of mystical insight woven into the narrative. Remember the story? Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt by ...

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