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.

Zepho's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:449

It’s a story filled with surprising alliances, desperate prayers, and… well, a healthy dose of mistaken identity. So, picture this: Zepho, a king with a problem. He’s about to go t...

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Asenath and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:474

That’s precisely what happened to Asenath in the legends surrounding the biblical figure of Joseph. Imagine this: Asenath, a woman of stature and privilege, is deeply affected by t...

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Asenath and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:476

The story of Asenath, found in Legends of the Jews, gives us a glimpse into just such an experience. Imagine this: An angel has just visited Asenath. Not just any visit, mind you. ...

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Jacob and Creation of Asenath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:479

It's the twenty-first day of the second month, in the second year of a devastating seven-year famine. Jacob, weary but resolute, makes his way down to Egypt. Famine had gripped the...

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Death of Simon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:15

And it's not a new phenomenon, not by a long shot. Let's turn to the story of Simon, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and his struggle with envy. Imagine the scene: Simon is on his...

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Wisdom of Simon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:19

After giving his final words of wisdom to his children, Simon, full of years – one hundred and twenty to be exact – breathed his last and joined his ancestors. Now, you might think...

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Levi's Vision and Shechem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:24

That’s kind of what happened to Levi, son of Jacob, in the story of Dinah and the city of Shechem. It’s a tale filled with passion, betrayal, and some pretty intense family dynamic...

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Levi's Vision and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:27

Levi, son of Jacob and father of the Levites, did. And it all started with a dream. Two days after a particularly vivid dream, Levi and his brother Judah went to their grandfather,...

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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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