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.

Teachings of Elijah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:29

It's a story featuring none other than the prophet Elijah, that fiery figure who pops up throughout Jewish lore. We often think of Elijah helping scholars. Like saving those strugg...

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Righteousness of Elijah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:32

Let me tell you a story about the prophet Elijah and a man whose life was turned upside down, not once, but three times. This man, you see, was incredibly poor, but also deeply pio...

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Elijah Ascends to Heaven and Meir

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:35

Sometimes, it's the small acts of kindness, the clever solutions, and the subtle interventions that ripple through generations. Take this story of Elijah, the prophet who, accordin...

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Elijah in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:37

The tales of Elijah the Prophet often give us glimpses into that "more," blurring the lines between this world and the next. He’s not just a prophet, but almost a celestial caretak...

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Elijah Before the Altar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:57

One such story features Elijah, that fiery prophet who pops up throughout our history, often in the most unexpected places. There's a fascinating tidbit in Legends of the Jews (Gin...

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Kingdom of Elijah and Baroka

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:70

It’s a question that has echoed through the ages, and Jewish tradition, specifically a story involving the prophet Elijah, offers a pretty compelling answer. Picture this: Rabbi Ba...

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Abishag's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:9

That's the heart of the story of the Shunammite woman. This is a story found in the Bible in 2 Kings 4:8-17, and elaborated on in the Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. It tell...

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Death of Elisha

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:10

We find such a lament in the tale of the Shunammite woman. She was a generous soul who offered the prophet Elisha hospitality in her home. Years later, tragedy struck: her child, a...

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Marriage of Elisha

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:14

The story of Elisha and his disciple Gehazi is a potent reminder. Elisha, a prophet of great stature, had taken Gehazi under his wing. But Gehazi, alas, was deeply flawed. Despite ...

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