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.

Death of Moses and Jochebed

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:65

What happens when a legend disappears? When a leader, a prophet, a figure like MOSES, is simply… gone? The grief, of course, is immense. But beyond that, there's often a desperate,...

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Kingdom of Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:71

He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...

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Joshua in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:18

The Israelite army, led by Joshua, is locked in a fierce struggle. It’s Friday, and the weight of the approaching Shabbat, the Sabbath, hangs heavy in the air. Joshua knows that fo...

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Marriage of Orpah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:30

The story of Orpah, from the Book of Ruth, makes you think about just that. Naomi, you see, had lost her husband and two sons in Moab. Heartbroken, she decided to return to her hom...

CreaturesJosephKing DavidTorah

Kingdom of David of Samuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:11

His story is full of that kind of… knowing. Especially when it came to his anointing as king. You see, the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse...

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David and Goliath of Achish

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:22

And according to the Legends of the Jews, God was right there with him, not just during the famous Goliath showdown, but through countless other trials too. : David wasn't just a k...

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Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:24

Today, we’re diving into the story of Solomon, a king whose legendary wisdom was almost overshadowed by his transgressions. We all know Solomon for his wisdom, but let's be real: h...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:47

And what he hears… saves him from death! The story goes that he heeded the advice of a rooster, and by doing so, he managed to cheat fate. We don't know the details of the advice, ...

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Kingdom of Elijah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:36

It's about Elijah the Prophet, or Eliyahu HaNavi, a figure who pops up throughout Jewish tradition, often in unexpected places, always as a messenger of God. In this story, we see ...

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