Parshat Vayigash

2,911 related texts · Page 125 of 324

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

Hagar and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:98

Sarah, wife of Abraham, certainly did when they journeyed to Egypt. to a fascinating episode from Legends of the Jews that shows just how powerfully things can turn around. Picture...

AngelsPatriarchsMatriarchsJoseph

Kingdom of Pharaoh and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:99

You know the story. Abraham, fearing for his life in a foreign land, tells everyone that his wife, the stunning Sarah, is actually his sister. A classic "mistaken identity" situati...

Hell/GehennaAngelsPatriarchsMatriarchs

Rakyon Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:104

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, when Abraham and his entourage finally arrived back in Canaan, they made a point of seeking out the same lodgings they'd u...

PatriarchsJosephMosesPrayer

Abraham Among the Fathers and Canaanites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:109

Even Abraham, our patriarch, wasn't immune. Imagine the scene: Abraham, fresh from his sojourn in Egypt, returns home. Life should be good. But trouble is brewing. It starts, as it...

PatriarchsJosephEgypt

Sarah: Abraham's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:182

Ever find yourself in a sticky situation, and think, "Didn't I just do this?" Well, let's talk about Abraham. He's about to have a serious case of déjà vu. After leaving Egypt, Abr...

AngelsPatriarchsMatriarchsJoseph

Birth of Esau and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:9

It wasn't your typical baby shower, that’s for sure. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation, but also… something else. Something a bit unsettling, perhaps? The story, as told i...

Adam & EveNoah & FloodPatriarchsMatriarchs

Righteousness of Abraham and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:16

And the reason why might surprise you. According to some traditions, it was actually thanks to the merits of his grandson, Jacob, that Abraham himself was rescued from the fiery fu...

PatriarchsMatriarchsDanielHolidays

Kingdom of Nimrod and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:21

The answer, according to Jewish legend, lies with Nimrod and some very special garments. The stories tell us that Nimrod, a mighty hunter and king, possessed clothes imbued with an...

Adam & EvePatriarchsDanielDeath

Death of Jacob and Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:24

And it all boils down to a simple bowl of lentils. Yep, lentils. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, this encounter happens soon after the death of their gran...

PatriarchsMiraclesDeath