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.

Pharaoh: Joseph in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:174

We all know the story: Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, ends up in Egypt. He rises through the ranks, but then gets thrown in jail after being falsely accused. Bu...

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Pharaoh: Joseph's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:179

It’s a story filled with twists, turns, and a whole lot of divine intervention. It's the story of Joseph. After Joseph correctly interprets Pharaoh's dreams, foretelling seven year...

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Joseph's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:184

That’s kind of what happened in Egypt, according to the legends surrounding Joseph, the dreamer who rose to power. Remember Joseph? Sold into slavery by his brothers, he ended up i...

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Joseph Speaks for God and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:262

It can make you feel like you can take on the world. That's the feeling that must have coursed through Joseph's brothers as they strode back into the Egyptian city. Remember, these...

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Joseph and the Ark

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:409

Take Jacob's death, for example. It's more than just a passing in the Torah. According to the Legends of the Jews, it's a highly orchestrated event, full of meaning and significanc...

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Joseph's Vision of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:492

We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...

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Levi's Vision and Shechem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:24

That’s kind of what happened to Levi, son of Jacob, in the story of Dinah and the city of Shechem. It’s a tale filled with passion, betrayal, and some pretty intense family dynamic...

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Birth of Reuben and Simeon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:38

These weren’t just pretty rocks. Oh no. Each of the twelve stones corresponded to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and according to the legends, they possessed unique properties...

Joseph's Vision and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:48

Each stone, according to tradition, wasn't just a pretty gem; it was a symbol, a story etched in mineral form. Let's delve into the tales of two brothers, Joseph and Benjamin, and ...

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