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.

Moses and the Heavenly Realms of Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:9

Jewish tradition offers some truly fascinating perspectives. For instance, the idea that God's goodness should reign on earth just as it does in Heaven. To achieve this, the tradit...

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Moses: Shabbat and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:77

You know, those moments where you think, "Wait, how did that happen?" Jewish tradition is rich with stories filling in those blanks, offering glimpses into the hidden corners of cr...

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Joseph and Moses of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:36

Consider Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt. It’s a story we all know, but have you ever thought about the smell of the story? Normally, the Ishmaelite traders, the ones who bought...

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Marriage of Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:144

He was dealing with some serious public relations fallout, you see. Accusations were flying, thanks to his master's wife, and the people just couldn't stop gossiping. But God, in H...

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Joseph Among the Fathers and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:146

Our story begins with Pharaoh's chief butler, recently tossed in the slammer. He's troubled, haunted by a vivid dream he can't shake. "In my dream," he recounts, "behold, a vine wa...

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Joseph's Vision and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:148

He's interpreting dreams in prison. It all seems so straightforward in the biblical narrative. But let's dig a little deeper, shall we? The Torah tells us that Joseph correctly for...

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Pharaoh's Vision and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:153

That’s where we find Pharaoh in the Joseph story. For two long years, Pharaoh was plagued by recurring dreams. Night after night, they visited him, only to vanish with the morning ...

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Marriage of Pharaoh and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:157

Pharaoh certainly did. Remember the story? Seven fat cows, followed by seven skinny ones that devoured the healthy ones whole. And then ears of grain – plump and full, swallowed up...

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Pharaoh: Joseph and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:163

Take the story of Joseph, for example. You know, the one with the coat of many colors? We often focus on the coat, the brothers' jealousy, but there's so much more depth to unpack....

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