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.

Adam's Compassion and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:35

A whole millennium! That was supposed to be Adam’s lifespan, a "day of the Lord," as it says in some traditions. But did you know he gave some of that time away? According to Legen...

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Marriage of Zuleika and Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:130

We all know how that ended up, but the lead-up is just as juicy. Zuleika wasn't just going to rely on her friends to get her revenge on Joseph. Oh no, she had a plan of her own, a ...

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Marriage of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:131

to a dramatic moment from the story of Joseph, or Yosef, as he's known in Hebrew, and Potiphar's wife. We know the story: Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, rises through the rank...

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Joseph and the Secret Teaching

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:177

After years of hardship, false accusations, and imprisonment, Joseph's fortunes take a dramatic turn. Pharaoh, impressed by Joseph's wisdom and ability to interpret dreams, elevate...

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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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