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.

Joshua Stops the Sun to Save Shabbat 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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Amorite Books and Precious Idols Survive Divine Fire

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:6

We’re talking about a group of sinners – their specific sins aren't detailed here, but trust me, they were bad enough to warrant divine attention. At God’s command, these individua...

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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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Solomon's Legendary Wisdom and His Hidden Transgressions

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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Solomon Outsmarts Pharaoh With Riddles and Wit

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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Elisha the Compassionate Prophet Who Revived the Dead

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:6

It's a story of faith, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of good deeds. We're talking about Elisha, the prophet. Like his mentor Elijah, Elisha was known for his compassion. ...

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Hezekiah's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:32

Isn't it fascinating how sometimes, even after experiencing incredible miracles, we can still miss the point? Take Hezekiah, for example. Here was a king who witnessed firsthand th...

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