Parshat Vayechi

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Jacob blesses his sons and grandsons with prophetic blessings, Jacob's death and burial, and Joseph's final years. Genesis 47:28-50:26.

Levi Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:48

The stories we have… they’re just incredible. Take the fifth day, for example. According to tradition, that's when God brought forth the creatures of the sea. And how did He do it?...

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Kingdom of Levi and Leviathan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:50

The Jewish tradition has some pretty wild answers, especially when it comes to LEVIATHAN. Now, Leviathan. We're not talking about a simple sea creature here. This is a primordial b...

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Kingdom of Levi of Leviathan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:52

Genesis tells us that on the fifth day, God populated the waters with fish and the skies with birds. But did you know that Jewish tradition sees a deeper connection between these c...

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Levi's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:56

We all know about Leviathan, the mighty sea serpent, Ziz, the colossal bird, and Behemot, the giant land beast, but they aren’t alone in the bestiary of Jewish legend. There are ot...

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Abraham Before the Flood and Ephron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:269

It's easy to imagine them simply receiving divine gifts, but the reality, as often told in our tradition, is far more nuanced. Take Abraham, for instance, and his quest to acquire ...

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Kingdom of Sarah and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:272

It wasn’t a small, quiet affair. Oh no. This was a grand event, a spectacle of mourning and respect. According to Legends of the Jews, everyone who was anyone showed up. Shem and h...

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Eber and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:99

The Midrash, that rich tapestry of Jewish storytelling, fills in the gaps, painting a vibrant picture of the events leading up to that fateful night. According to Ginzberg's retell...

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Marriage of Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:122

The ancient rabbis certainly knew the type. "It profits not if a villain is cast into a sawmill," they said. Neither force nor gentle words can sway a true rascal. And according to...

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Rachel in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:125

But the why behind it all is so much more intricate, and dare I say, a little bit scandalous. So, picture this: Jacob arrives in Haran, falls head-over-heels for Rachel, and strike...

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