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.

Marriage of Asenath and Pharaoh

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One such story, expanded upon in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, concerns Asenath, Joseph's wife. Remember the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers? It turns out there was m...

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Egypt: Joseph Among the Fathers

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Our story takes us back to Joseph in Egypt, a man who rose from prisoner to viceroy. As his life neared its end, Joseph knew he had one crucial task left: to ensure his bones would...

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Reuben's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...

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Simon's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:18

Today, let's step into the world of the sons of Jacob, and listen to the final exhortations of Simon to his sons. Like his brother Reuben before him, Simon focused intently on a pa...

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Issachar in Battle and Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:40

Names weren't just labels back then; they were prophecies, echoes of events, little whispers of destiny. Take Issachar, for instance. His name is directly linked to a fascinating s...

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Kingdom of Dan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:53

The story goes that after saying all he needed to say, Dan breathed his last. His sons, as was custom, placed him in a coffin and carried him to Hebron to be buried alongside his a...

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Naphtali's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:60

to one – a glimpse into the life of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, through the lens of the Legends of the Jews. Now, you might recall that Jacob had two wives, sisters ...

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Teachings of Naphtali and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:70

Let’s take a peek into the final moments of Naphtali. After giving his children all sorts of life lessons – we’re not told exactly what they were, but you can imagine the kind of g...

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Faith of Moses and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:6

We all know the story of Moses, the plagues, and the Exodus. But what seeds of mistrust were sown long before the mitzrayim, the Egyptians, enslaved the Israelites? According to Gi...

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