Parshat Vayetzei

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Jacob's dream of the ladder to heaven, his years working for Laban, his marriages to Rachel and Leah, and the birth of the twelve tribes. Genesis 28:10-32:3.

Joseph Before Pharaoh

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Remember Joseph, the dreamer? He's now in Egypt, and things are about to get really interesting. But not without some resistance. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of th...

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Joseph's Kindness And Generosity

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The story of Joseph in Egypt, as retold in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, offers us a powerful lesson in these very qualities. After years of hardship, Jacob and his family final...

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The Blessing Of Ephraim And Manasseh

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It all starts with Jacob, also known as Israel, nearing the end of his life in Egypt. Asenath, Joseph's wife, notices Jacob's declining health. Knowing the power of a righteous man...

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Reuben's Testament

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we're going to delve into the final testament of Reuben, the eldest son. According to Legends of the Jews, a couple of years after Joseph's death, Reuben fell ill, sensing h...

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The Ascension Of Levi

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The story, as told in Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture of divine encounters and a sacred calling. According to Ginzberg's retelling, when Levi knew his time was near, he...

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Judah Warns Against Greed And Unchastity

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we get a glimpse into such a moment, as we explore the final words of Judah, son of Jacob, before his death. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, these were Judah's...

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Dan's Confession

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg's masterful compilation of rabbinic lore, gives us a fascinating glimpse into the deathbed confession of Dan, one of Jacob’s sons. It's a ra...

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Asher's Last Words

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, let's delve into the final moments of Asher, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and discover the profound message he left for his descendants. According to Legends of the Jews...

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Job And The Patriarchs

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Today, we're going to talk about Job, a righteous man who, according to tradition, almost made it into the inner circle. The Book of Job, of course, tells the story of a man who su...

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