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We're talking about Judah, son of Jacob. The day before, Jacob himself had been locked in fierce battle. But morning arrives, and Judah sees his father's weariness. "Father," he sa...
According to Ginzberg's recounting, Judah found himself smack-dab in the middle of the allied kings' infantry. His immediate target? Jashub, the king of Tappuah. Now, Jashub wasn't...
(Genesis 34, for those playing along at home). The Torah glosses over the actual battle that followed, but trust me, the legends fill in the gaps with some seriously epic details. ...
According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...
Picture him gathering his sons around him, his voice perhaps a little weaker now, but his eyes still shining with conviction. He doesn't dwell on personal matters, or worldly posse...
The patriarch Jacob certainly did. Imagine him, nearing the end of his days, gathering his sons around him. It’s a powerful scene, fraught with love, anxiety, and a deep desire to ...
According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, Moses was the one who devised the plan to rid the city of the snakes. It all hinged on the clever use of... storks. Yes, yo...
According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, it wasn't all doom and gloom. Even in the depths of oppression, the children of Israel held onto certain virtues, spark...
Sounds daunting. Now, imagine that you are convinced you’re not eloquent enough to pull it off. That’s precisely the situation Moses found himself in. As Ginzberg recounts in Legen...
