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.

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...

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Laban in Battle of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:119

Jacob certainly did when dealing with Laban. Can you blame him? Laban wasn’t exactly known for his straightforward dealings. We pick up the story of Jacob from Ginzberg's Legends o...

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Jacob's Transgression and Leah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:123

to one of those, focusing on the marriage of Jacob to Leah and Rachel. It’s a tale more nuanced than you might remember. We all know Jacob worked for seven years to earn Rachel's h...

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Jacob's Vision and Laban

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:126

The story, as told in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, is a doozy. Laban, remember, is not exactly winning any awards for honesty. He's got a scheme brewing, and it involves a littl...

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Marriage of Jacob and Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:127

That’s exactly what happened to Jacob, and the story is wild. We all know the story of Jacob. He worked for his uncle Laban for seven years, all for the chance to marry the beautif...

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Marriage of Jacob of Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:129

The Bible tells us that Jacob was "greatly enraged." And can you blame him? He confronted Laban, his uncle and father-in-law, accusing him of treachery. "Why didst thou deal treach...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs of Issachar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:142

Take the tale of Jacob and Leah, for instance. It’s more than just a family drama; it’s a glimpse into destiny, divine intervention, and the very essence of Jewish values. Imagine ...

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Leah in Battle and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:145

And the story of how she found a way forward, a way to reclaim her dignity, is a powerful one. Remember Jacob, the son of Isaac? He was tricked into marrying Leah, even though he l...

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Holy Spirit of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:149

According to Legends of the Jews, he was just waiting for Joseph to be born so he could finally head home. Why? Because Jacob had a sense – a ruach hakodesh, a holy spirit – that J...

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