Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

Joseph and Divine Judgment of Midianites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:27

We all know the basics: Joseph, the favored son, with his infamous coat, is tossed into a pit by his jealous brothers. But what happened exactly down there? And how did he go from ...

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Joseph Faces Judgment and Midianites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:29

The story of Joseph and his brothers is a perfect example, a tale brimming with jealousy, betrayal, and divine intervention. Imagine the scene: the brothers, consumed by envy, have...

Hell/GehennaPatriarchsJosephMoses

Trial of Joseph and Zuleika

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:114

He faced a test that could have changed his life forever. The story goes that when Potiphar's wife, Zuleika, tried to seduce him, he refused. "I fear my master," he said, according...

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Death of Jacob and Land

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:360

Jacob, as he lay dying, was very particular about where he wanted to be buried. Not just anywhere in the Holy Land, but specifically in the cave of Machpelah in Hebron, alongside A...

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Wisdom of Jacob and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:383

He doesn't just offer a simple "God bless you." Instead, he crafts a blessing rich with history, hope, and a profound understanding of what it means to walk a righteous path. The b...

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Kingdom of Adam and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:387

Let’s talk about clothes, and a legend that stretches all the way back to Adam. It’s a tale wrapped in ambition, rivalry, and… well, garments of immense importance. We’re talking a...

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Death of Jacob and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:392

According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Jacob summoned his sons from all over the land. But this wasn't just a social call. He needed ...

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Trial of Jacob and Presence

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:423

The stories surrounding the burial of Jacob, Yaakov in Hebrew, are filled with profound insights into this very question. Jacob's journey back to Canaan for burial wasn't just a si...

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Death of Jacob of Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:424

Let’s talk about Jacob's burial – it wasn't exactly a peaceful affair. Imagine the scene: Jacob, also known as Israel, patriarch of the Israelite nation, has passed away. His sons,...

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