Parshat Vayeshev

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Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy, Joseph sold into slavery, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph in Potiphar's house and prison. Genesis 37:1-40:23.

Abraham: Lot Among the Fathers

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 311:5

Take this passage from Sifrei Devarim, for example. It starts with the seemingly straightforward statement: "When the Most High caused nations to inherit…" But what does it really ...

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Yehoshafat and the Dreamer

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 333:3

This verse in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, hits you right in the gut. It talks about divine vengeance, and not just a single ac...

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Seir Among the Fathers

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 343:9

It’s a question that resonates through the ages, and the Sifrei Devarim, an ancient commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, offers a fascinating perspective. The text begins with th...

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Abraham and the Dreamer

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 353:6

The ancient text Sifrei Devarim offers a stunningly poetic answer, connecting blessings to something primal, something ancient and enduring. It speaks of "the first of the mountain...

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Holy Spirit and Asher

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 355:27

Sometimes, the most profound truths are whispered in the echoes between our words and the response of the Holy Spirit. Let's delve into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Devarim, a...

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Pharaoh and the Dreamer of Egypt

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 357:44

We tend to focus on the big ones – the plagues, the splitting of the Red Sea – but Jewish tradition suggests the miraculous was woven into the very fabric of their experience. It w...

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Arpachshad and the Dreamer

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 9:7

It’s not just a vague "they went off and settled," but a detailed allocation. We find a fascinating, if somewhat cryptic, account in the Book of Jubilees. This ancient Jewish text,...

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Jacob Among the Fathers and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 32:31

That’s kind of where Jacob finds himself in the Book of Jubilees. Jacob, you see, is about to leave Egypt. A pivotal moment. But before he goes, he receives a divine message, a gli...

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Asher Among the Fathers and Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:28

While Genesis gives us the basic family tree, other ancient texts fill in fascinating details, sometimes even offering slightly different accounts. Today, we’re diving into one of ...

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