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.

Zebulon Exhorts Unto Compassion

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg recounts this scene, drawing from various rabbinic sources. Zebulon, at the ripe old age of 114 – two years after Joseph's death – calls his son...

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Dan's Confession

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The Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg's masterful compilation of rabbinic lore, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the deathbed confession of Dan, one of Jacob’s sons. It's a ra...

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Gad's Hatred

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It’s a human experience, unfortunately, one that even touched the lives of the biblical figures we often hold up as paragons of virtue. Let’s turn to Gad, one of the twelve sons of...

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Asher's Last Words

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, let's delve into the final moments of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and discover the profound message he left for his descendants. According to Legends of the Jews...

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The Beginning Of The Egyptian Bondage

Ginzberg Vol. 2

There was a transition, a gradual dimming of the light. It’s almost like the Egyptians were waiting for something… or someone. Ginzberg tells us that as long as the sons of Jacob w...

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Pharaoh's Cunning

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we're diving deep into the story of Pharaoh and the Israelites in Egypt, a tale of manipulation, exploitation, and ultimately, resilience. Imagine the scene: Egypt, a mighty...

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Moses Declines The Mission

Ginzberg Vol. 2

That's the situation Moses found himself in. We all know the story: Moses encounters the burning bush. But there's so much more to it than just a fiery spectacle. According to Ginz...

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The Return To Egypt

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It wasn't just a simple "Okay, God, I'll go." According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, Moses' agreement came with conditions. He wanted assurances that his requ...

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The Suffering Increases

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It wasn't all smooth sailing once Moses and Aaron showed up. In fact, things initially got a whole lot harder for the Israelites. Pharaoh, that stubborn, prideful king, didn't just...

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