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.

Jacob Pursued By Eliphaz And Esau

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, it was a near-death experience involving Esau's son, Eliphaz. Fueled by rage and a thirst for revenge, Esau ...

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Jacob With Laban

Ginzberg Vol. 1

And that’s exactly what happened to Jacob when he arrived in Haran. : Eliezer, Jacob, Moses, even Saul. As Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg) points out, they all met young women upon ...

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The Marriage Of Jacob

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story of Jacob's marriages is a perfect example, filled with twists, deception, and unexpected turns. After working for Laban for seven long years, Jacob was ready to marry Rac...

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The Birth Of Jacob's Children

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It’s a tale of love, rivalry, prayer, and a whole lot of divine intervention. You see, the Torah tells us about Jacob’s preference for Rachel over Leah. But the ways of God, as Leg...

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Jacob And Esau Prepare To Meet

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Remember the story? Jacob, with a little help from his mother, tricked his aging, blind father Isaac into giving him the blessing meant for Esau, the elder twin. Esau was furious, ...

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Joy And Sorrow In The House Of Jacob

Ginzberg Vol. 1

In the house of Jacob, that dance of happiness and grief played out on a grand scale. Let's rewind. Remember Deborah, Rebekah's nurse? She wasn't just a caregiver; she was family. ...

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Esau's Campaign Against Jacob

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The story in Genesis leaves us with Esau heading off to Mount Seir, and it feels like maybe, just maybe, the brothers have finally found a way to coexist. But as we often find in t...

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Joseph And Zuleika

Ginzberg Vol. 2

"Throw the stick up in the air," goes the saying, "it will always return to its original place." And perhaps that's how Zuleika, Potiphar's wife, felt about her growing desire for ...

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The Return To Egypt

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It wasn't just a simple "Okay, God, I'll go." According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, Moses' agreement came with conditions. He wanted assurances that his requ...

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