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.

Elijah in Battle and Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:84

But Elijah's not just about dramatic showdowns with false gods – that was just the warm-up! The real action starts in the days of the Messiah. : the world needs a serious fixer-upp...

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Kingdom of Elisha and Obadiah

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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Jeremiah and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:30

The story goes that after the destruction of the First Temple, the prophet Jeremiah found himself with a daunting task. He was told to bring the news to the Avot, the Patriarchs th...

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Mordecai's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:49

The Book of Esther tells a powerful story, but it often feels like we're only getting a glimpse. The Bible mentions Mordecai and his niece Esther, but in just a few words. What abo...

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Ahasuerus's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:95

We know the story of Esther, of course, but think about the day-to-day intrigues, the power plays, the… well, the sheer awkwardness of it all. Haman, that notorious villain of the ...

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Benjamin: Mordecai and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:98

The story of Mordecai, as told in Legends of the Jews, presents us with just such a moment of unwavering defiance. It's a powerful scene, crackling with tension. The court official...

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Death of Haman and Mordecai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:103

It’s a wild tale, and it's not exactly in the Book of Esther. For that, we need to turn to the Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis G...

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Mordecai: Esther and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:167

It's the stuff of fairy tales. But what if it's more than just a lucky break? Our story finds Esther caught between a rock and a hard place. Her uncle, Mordecai, is locked in a bat...

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Kingdom of Esther

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:175

That's exactly where Esther found herself, as the story unfolds in the Book of Esther and expands in the rich tapestry of Jewish legend. Before her fateful meeting with King Ahasue...

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