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.

Levi's Transgression and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:41

This is a glimpse into the life of Levi, son of Jacob, ancestor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. And it's a story about how doing things with a pure heart can lead to unexpec...

Patriarchs

Blessing of Job

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:15

The story of Job, known in Hebrew as Iyov, gives us a lot to think about. We know Job as the epitome of piety and righteousness, a man blessed by God. But according to the legends,...

CreationHeavenDemonsJob

Trial of Job and Satan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:19

The story of Job gives us a glimpse, and it all starts with a celestial wager, a challenge laid down by none other than Satan himself. The scene opens with Satan appearing before G...

DemonsPatriarchsMatriarchsJob

Trial of Job of Satan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:27

That's the story of Job, a righteous man whose trials are legendary. But what about his wife? We often forget about her, caught up in Job's suffering. The Book of Job itself doesn'...

DemonsJob

Trial of Job of Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:42

The story of Job, that paragon of patience, takes a fascinating turn after his infamous trials. It’s a reminder that even in our darkest moments, connection and forgiveness can pav...

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Pharaoh and Moses of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:16

The Israelites, despite all their hardships, weren't just surviving; they were thriving. The text tells us they were multiplying so rapidly that the land was "full of them as with ...

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Birth of Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:20

The story of Pharaoh in the Bible isn't just about slavery; it's about a desperate attempt to control the very future, one newborn baby at a time. Imagine this: Pharaoh, gripped by...

MosesEgypt

Death of Pharaoh and Egyptian

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:32

We often think of grand armies and sweeping laws, but sometimes, the most terrifying acts are the most insidious. Think about Pharaoh. He wasn't just content with enslaving the Isr...

MosesMysticismEgypt

Face of Moses and Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:34

We all know the big picture – the enslavement, the plagues, the Exodus. But what about the countless untold stories of courage, faith, and divine intervention that kept hope alive ...

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