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.

Kingdom of David and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:95

I've got one for you, straight from the heart of Jerusalem and the mystical lore surrounding King David's tomb. Imagine a poor Jewish washerwoman, a woman known for her piety. She'...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Abner

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:13

We're diving back into Solomon's reign, drawing from Ginzberg's masterful "Legends of the Jews," specifically volume 5, and it involves a moral quandary with very high stakes. This...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:21

Today, we're diving into a story about Solomon, the king renowned for his wisdom, and a misstep that, according to some traditions, nearly cost Jerusalem everything. The tale begin...

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Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:36

This story from the rich tapestry of Jewish legend, found within Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, explores just that question. It begins with King Solomon, whose wisdom, as we know,...

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Temple in Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:44

Jewish folklore is filled with such mysteries, often revealing deeper truths about ourselves and the world around us. Take this story, for instance. It's a tale of trickery, overhe...

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Signs and Wonders

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:45

The old stories certainly think so. Take this little snippet from Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, a treasure trove of rabbinic tales and folklore. It paints a picture of animal loy...

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Solomon's Understanding

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:61

Jewish tradition is full of them, little puzzles meant to tease the mind and reveal deeper truths. to a couple of head-scratchers found in Ginzberg's classic, Legends of the Jews –...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Neither

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:109

We often imagine him sitting on his throne, dispensing wisdom with effortless grace. But behind the scenes, it was a bit more…structured. Let's just say Solomon had a dedicated tea...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:110

The stories we find in Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, paint a wild picture of this throne's journey. It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for...

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