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.

Jacob's Transgression of Rebecca

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:28

Two brothers, locked in a struggle for inheritance and blessing, but also, according to some traditions, watched over by celestial guardians of immense power. We know the story: Es...

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Rebecca and the Patriarchs of Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:32

Today, let's listen in on a tender moment from the Book of Jubilees, a text considered scripture by some, and a fascinating piece of Jewish history by all. We're focusing on chapte...

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Jacob: Kingdom of Esau

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 35:36

Like they got all the breaks, all the blessings, and you're just... there? That feeling, that raw, exposed nerve of sibling rivalry, it's ancient. And it echoes through the ages, e...

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Teachings of Jacob and Abraham

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:4

Some consider it pseudepigrapha – writings ascribed to biblical figures but not part of the accepted canon. Others see it as a vital window into the beliefs and practices of ancien...

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Jacob: Isaac's Legacy

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 36:18

We’re turning to the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis, adding layers of detail and perspective. This book, considered scripture b...

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Esau in Battle and Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 37:15

A dangerous thing. That’s exactly where we find Esau in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 37. His sons, seeing an opportunity, are pushing him, demanding he lead them into battle again...

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Esau: Jacob's Legacy

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 37:19

It's an ancient Jewish work that retells the stories from Genesis and Exodus, but with a whole lot of extra detail and a unique perspective on Jewish law and history. And it's in t...

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Death of Jacob

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 37:22

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text expanding on Genesis, dives deep into such a betrayal, a family feud that echoes through generations. We find ourselves in the middle o...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 37:28

He's up against someone filled with animosity, someone ready to do him harm. We don't know exactly who, but the text paints a vivid picture of unwavering hostility. And what does t...

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