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The story of Joseph, as told in Genesis, is full of trials. Sold into slavery in Egypt, he rises through the ranks, only to face a temptation that could cost him everything. We all...
We all know the story: Joseph and his technicolor dreamcoat, his jealous brothers, the trip to Egypt. But let's zoom in on one particular sticky situation: his time in Potiphar's h...
We know the dramatic scene: the tears, the shock, the overwhelming relief. But what about the details, the lingering questions? According to the Legends of the Jews, Joseph wasn't ...
The ancient rabbis certainly wrestled with this, and their stories, preserved in texts like Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, offer some fascinating perspectives. Our story today cen...
That’s the scene we stumble into in this amazing story from Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg. We’re right in the middle of a showdown between Joseph and Judah. Remember t...
We know he messed up – big time – and lost his birthright. But what about his final words? What kind of legacy did he leave behind? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, Reuben, ...
Take the story of the offerings brought by the tribes of Israel in the desert. Each tribe, a unique thread in the tapestry of the nation, brought their own special gifts to the Mis...
The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," gives us a glimpse into that raw, fervent side of prayer as Moses, in his final act, intercedes for the tribes of Israel...
"They sat to eat bread…" Rabbi Aḥva bar Ze’eira points out something profound here. He says, "The transgression of the tribes is remembered forever; it gave hope to the world." Isn...
