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 Doeg

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:42

Not exactly a feel-good name, is it? According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, his death was pretty gruesome. It wasn't just death, it was a dreadful death. But eve...

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Birth of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:5

Jesse, David's father, was a righteous man, no doubt. But even the most devout aren't immune to temptation, are they? The Legends of the Jews tells us of a moment when Jesse found ...

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David and Goliath of Orpah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:14

Take the story of David and Goliath. It’s not just a simple tale of good versus evil; it’s a complex web of family ties, past deeds, and divine reward, all playing out on the stage...

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Why David Fought Goliath to Honor an Ancient Oath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:16

The little shepherd boy who takes down the giant. But did you ever stop to think about why David was so determined to face him? It wasn't just bravery, or youthful exuberance. Acco...

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An Angel Rescues David From Saul's Closing Trap

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:25

His life was basically one long chase scene, wasn't it? Always looking over his shoulder, always one step ahead of Saul. But even in those darkest moments, the legends tell us, mir...

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David Waits for God's Signal in the Treetops Before Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:28

The story of David and the Philistines, as told in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, gives us a powerful example. After David finally secured Jerusalem, he knew the war with the Phi...

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Ahithophel the Advisor Whose Wisdom Rivaled an Oracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:32

We often hear about David's military prowess and his musical talent, but less about the advisors who guided him. Let's talk about Ahithophel, a figure shrouded in both wisdom and t...

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Joab the Warrior Who Made David's Scholarship Possible

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:40

In the stories of King David, we find a fascinating foil to the brilliant but ultimately tragic figure of Ahithophel: Joab, the warrior. While Ahithophel was known for his sharp in...

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David and Goliath of Michal

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:84

We often hear about the patriarchs, the kings, the prophets... but what about their wives? Take David, for example. We know him as the shepherd boy who slew Goliath, the king who u...

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