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.

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,...

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Satan Challenged God That Job Was Only Pious Because He Was Rich

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...

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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'...

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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...

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Pharaoh's Cunning Steps to Ensure No Hebrew Boy Survived

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...

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Jochebed Built a Bulrush Ark Because It Floats Best

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:54

to the story of Jochebed and Miriam, and the desperate measures they took to save the infant who would become Moses. Imagine the scene. Pharaoh’s decree hangs heavy in the air: all...

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Soul of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:86

Brutal labor, constant oppression, and no end in sight. That's the reality Moses walked into, and his heart broke for his people. But even in the face of such darkness, Moses becam...

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