Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Joseph in the Holy Land

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:206

Take the story of Joseph and his brothers. Talk about a tangled web! We all know the story. Joseph, the favored son, gets sold into slavery in Egypt. Years pass. He rises to power,...

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Joseph: Jacob's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:226

He's already endured the unspeakable loss of his beloved son, Joseph. Or so he thinks. His other sons, driven by jealousy, had secretly sold Joseph into slavery in Egypt years ago,...

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Jacob's Journey and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:235

Little does Jacob know the drama unfolding there, the accusations, the imprisonment of Simeon, and the demand to bring Benjamin, his youngest and most cherished son, back to Egypt....

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Giving of the Torah and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:241

Take Joseph, for instance. You remember Joseph. Sold into slavery in Egypt by his jealous brothers, rises through the ranks, interprets Pharaoh's dreams, becomes a powerful leader....

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Joseph Among the Fathers and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:256

We know the dramatic scene: the tears, the shock, the overwhelming relief. But what about the details, the lingering questions? According to the Legends of the Jews, Joseph wasn't ...

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Benjamin Leaves Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:259

We find ourselves deep in the narrative of Joseph and his brothers, a tale filled with sibling rivalry, deception, and eventual reconciliation. Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egy...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:354

Maybe it's because they tap into something deeply human, a shared understanding of fairness, justice, and even… reputation. to a fascinating little tidbit from the vast ocean of Je...

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Jacob in Battle and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:82

We get a glimpse into that complex moment, not just from the biblical text itself, but from the rich tapestry of Jewish legend. Imagine the scene: Years of separation, a devastatin...

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Amram and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:38

The Legends of the Jews tells us about Amram, father of Moses, and his extraordinary piety. He wasn't just a Levite, already a tribe known for its devotion. No, Amram stood out eve...

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