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.

Abimelech and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:40

And you, almost miraculously, strike water. Not once, but repeatedly. That was Isaac. But his success? It only stoked the flames of envy in the hearts of the Philistines. The text ...

Patriarchs

Isaac in Paradise

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:55

It might have something to do with a blessing – or the lack thereof. to a story from Legends of the Jews, specifically about Isaac, Esau, and a fateful Passover eve. It's a moment ...

Adam & EvePatriarchsSoulEgypt

Isaac's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:72

According to Legends of the Jews, Isaac's alarm wasn't just a feeling; it was a vision. He saw Gehinnom, hell itself, practically clinging to Esau's heels! The moment Esau stepped ...

Hell/GehennaPatriarchsTorahMessiah

Birth of Esau and Ishmael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:87

We often think of the Biblical figures as these grand, larger-than-life heroes and villains. But sometimes, when you really dig into the stories, you find details that are just… sh...

Patriarchs

Jacob's Journey of Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:118

After fleeing his brother Esau’s wrath, Jacob found himself in Haran, and his eyes landed on Rachel. It was love at first sight. According to Legends of the Jews, Jacob, upon seein...

PatriarchsMatriarchsMiracles

Jacob Wrestles the Angel and Michael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:189

We find ourselves in that very situation with Jacob, our patriarch, fresh off his epic nocturnal struggle. The scene opens right after the wrestling match, where Michael, no less –...

HeavenAngelsPatriarchsMysticism

Shechem and the Patriarchs of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:237

The story of Shechem is one of those stories. You see, according to Legends of the Jews, the people of Shechem weren't just a little bit bad; they were profoundly wicked. It wasn't...

PatriarchsMatriarchsExile

Isaac and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:269

He feels his time drawing near. According to Legends of the Jews, that monumental collection of Jewish folklore compiled by Louis Ginzberg, Isaac summons his two sons, Jacob and Es...

CreationHeavenPatriarchsPrayer

Birth of Esau and Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:279

It’s a fascinating exercise, and sometimes, you stumble upon something truly surprising. Like this: who was the most righteous of Esau's sons? You might be surprised to learn it wa...

Noah & FloodPatriarchsMosesDaniel