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.

Asenath

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Jewish tradition has some fascinating stories about that, and one of the most intriguing is the tale of Asenath and Joseph. It's a story about beauty, prejudice, divine interve...

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Treachery Punished

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Her story takes a dramatic turn in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg, and it involves treachery, divine intervention, and a whole lot of pebbles! Imagine this: Asenath, surroun...

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Moses Rescued By Gabriel

Ginzberg Vol. 2

To his right sits his queen, Alfar’anit. And to his left? His daughter, Bithiah, with a three-year-old Moses on her lap. Now, this isn’t just any toddler. In a moment of pure, unfi...

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Media and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:147

They're prophecies, warnings, glimpses into the future, and sometimes, even clues about the fate of nations! Remember the story of Joseph in Egypt? He's not just interpreting dream...

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Faith of Simon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:222

The scene: Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, has just made a demand. He wants one of his brothers to stay behind as a hostage, a guarantee of their good faith. It's a tense m...

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Covenant of Asenath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:468

Now, Potiphar – yes, that Potiphar, the Egyptian priest – had promised his daughter he wouldn't mention a certain… plan… again. The moment Joseph's arrival was announced, Asenath r...

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Asenath's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:480

Sometimes, the most fascinating tales are the ones that didn't quite make it into the main narrative. Take, for example, a story spun around Joseph and his wife, Asenath. Picture t...

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Asenath's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:484

Even tales that seem straightforward often have shadowy corners, and the story of Asenath, Joseph's wife, is no exception. We all remember the story of Joseph. Sold into slavery in...

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Jethro: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:150

The story of Moses gives us a profound glimpse into that very question. We all know Moses as Moshe Rabbenu, "Moses our Teacher," the one who led the Israelites out of Egypt and rec...

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