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.

Kingdom of Manasseh and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:199

According to Legends of the Jews, when Joseph's brothers arrived in Egypt seeking to buy grain, they were asked their names, and the names of their father and grandfather. Can you ...

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Joseph's Legacy and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:240

They weren't just passive observers; they were actively pleading with God, begging for the redemption of their husbands and fathers from the cruel grip of the Egyptian king. It’s a...

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Simeon: Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:242

That's the situation the brothers of Joseph found themselves in, as told in Legends of the Jews. They arrive at Joseph's house – remember, they don't know it's him yet, disguised a...

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Jacob in Joseph's Time and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:332

He’s risen from slavery to become a ruler, second only to Pharaoh himself! But beneath the surface of power, there’s a whisper of doubt, a nagging feeling that he’s still seen as a...

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Joseph's Transgression and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:448

Our tale begins after the passing of Joseph, a figure of immense importance in the Jewish narrative. With Joseph gone, along with his brothers and even Pharaoh's mighty men, a new ...

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Death of Abimenos

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:460

So ends one era, and another begins. But let's turn our attention to Joseph, the dreamer, the provider, the once-lost brother. Can you imagine the emotions swirling within him as h...

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Wisdom of Joseph and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:481

And someone was ready to stoke those embers. The son of Pharaoh, consumed by his own wicked ambitions, wasn't about to let things lie. He'd already failed to turn Simon and Levi ag...

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Egypt: Joseph Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:488

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 and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:3

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. And when it comes to the Tribes of Israel, their names aren't just labels, they're prophecies, whispers of a future redemption woven into the ...

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