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.

Joseph and the Patriarchs of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:420

It wasn't a simple affair, that's for sure. The Bible tells us he died in Egypt, surrounded by his family. But getting him back to the land promised to his ancestors? That was a wh...

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Agnias Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:432

It’s a story filled with sibling rivalry, lingering resentment, and, well, a whole lot of armed conflict. The animosity, you see, didn’t just end with Jacob tricking Esau out of hi...

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Death of Joseph of Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:463

Just as he was gentle with them, he became a helper and counselor to the Egyptians. And when Pharaoh passed away, the old king had one final request: that Joseph be a father figure...

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Soul of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:471

Ever felt like someone was just... out of your league? Like there was an unbridgeable gap between you? Well, the biblical figure of Joseph, the one with the coat of many colors, ce...

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Covenant of Joseph and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:487

That's exactly where we find Joseph, son of Jacob, in the land of Egypt. What does he do? He makes his brothers swear an oath. But it's not just any oath. It's a promise that when ...

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Joseph's Vision of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:492

We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...

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Death of Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:494

That feeling of responsibility, that weight of expectation... it's woven deep into the fabric of Jewish history. And no story embodies that more poignantly than the tale of Moses a...

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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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Covenant of Joseph and Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:497

A tale of loyalty, promise, and righteous living. You see, before he passed, Joseph made his brothers promise to carry his bones with them when they finally left Egypt. A pretty bi...

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