Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Mordecai and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:317

Sometimes, the tradition gives us the most beautiful, unexpected answers. Take the story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. After all the drama, the famine, the accusations, and ...

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Joseph and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:495

The story of Joseph, his coffin, and Moses is one such tale. It's a powerful reminder that even in the chaos of escape and liberation, honoring a pledge matters deeply. Imagine the...

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Judah: Simeon and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:16

It’s a story of family betrayal, simmering rage, and, ultimately, a hard-won path to self-control. The drama unfolds like this: the brothers are out tending the flocks. Joseph, the...

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Teachings of Issachar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:47

The tradition is rich with details, offering us glimpses into their lives and legacies. Let's turn our attention to two of Jacob’s sons: Issachar and Zebulon. Imagine the scene: Is...

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Moses's Prayer and Ineffable

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:206

Well, according to legend, Moses actually got pretty close. The stories tell us that Moses, yearning for a deeper connection with the divine, pleaded with God to reveal His Great a...

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The Golden Calf of Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:23

I've been pondering the story of the Levites, and how they came to be chosen in place of the firstborn sons. It's a fascinating tale, but it raises a question: What happens when th...

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Manna from Heaven of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:40

Especially trekking through the desert! But imagine if those clothes were actually…miraculous. The Torah tells us about the Israelites wandering in the desert for forty years after...

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Joshua: Caleb and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:99

The story goes that, except for Joshua and Caleb, the spies sent to scout out the land of Canaan – the land we now know as Israel – were determined to dissuade the Israelites from ...

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Covenant of Moses and Canaan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:109

It all starts with a story, a tale of spies, tears, and a day destined for sorrow. Imagine this: Moses and Aaron, leaders of the Israelites, send spies to scout out the land of Can...

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