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: Esau's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:92

Jacob certainly did. Imagine this: Esau, his twin brother, is not happy. Jacob just received the blessings meant for him, and Esau is out for blood. He's not just passively angry; ...

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Jacob and the Angels of Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:94

But let's back up a moment. Picture this: a lone rider dismounts by a river, perhaps seeking respite from the desert heat. He leaves his horse and clothes on the bank, maybe thinki...

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Jacob's Journey of Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:96

That’s exactly where Jacob found himself. He was about to embark on a journey, leaving the familiar embrace of the Holy Land. But doubt gnawed at him. Was this really what God want...

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Jacob's Journey and Moriah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:98

It’s a two-day trek from Beer-sheba to Mount Moriah. Now, Mount Moriah, friends, is no ordinary place. It's where the Beit Hamikdash, the Temple, would eventually stand in Jerusale...

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Jacob's Vision and Edom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:100

The Torah tells us of Jacob's famous dream, but the Legends of the Jews fills in fascinating details. It wasn't just any ladder, you see. It was a ladder connecting earth and heave...

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Jacob's Vision and Eben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:103

Suddenly, you're jolted awake. Not by a noise, but by the sheer terror of a vision – a glimpse of the Temple in ruins. Can you even begin to imagine what that might feel like? Acco...

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Jacob's Vision of Eben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:105

Jacob certainly did. Imagine this: Jacob, after that famous dream of the ladder stretching to heaven, that incredible promise echoing in his ears – he’s alone, exhausted, and proba...

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Jacob's Vision and Haran

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:107

Fresh from his encounter with God, after that powerful dream we talked about, he set off toward Haran. And then...bam! He's there. No long journey, no weary steps. The earth, accor...

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Jacob's Journey and Haran

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:112

Fleeing his brother Esau's wrath, he journeys to Haran. He's alone, probably scared, and definitely uncertain about his future. But then, something extraordinary happens. He arrive...

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