Parshat Vayigash

2,872 related texts · Page 194 of 320

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

The Parents Of Moses

Ginzberg Vol. 2

What if the very people meant to lead us to freedom are born into the darkest of times? Times so bleak, even love itself seems impossible. That's the story of Amram and Jochebed, t...

CreationHeavenTorahPatriarchs

The Plagues Brought Through Moses

Ginzberg Vol. 2

We all know the story: God sends these devastating plagues upon Egypt until Pharaoh finally relents and lets the Israelites go. But there's so much more to it than just a simple "p...

CreationHeavenHell/GehennaPatriarchs

The Exodus

Ginzberg Vol. 2

Plagues, parting of the Red Sea, freedom! But the details…they’re wild. Imagine the scene: the Egyptians, fresh from the devastation of the tenth plague, practically shoving the Is...

CreationAngelsHeavenMessiah

Joseph and the Angels

Other Texts Maggid Meisharim 8:3

The Maggid Meisharim, a fascinating text attributed to the great Kabbalist, Rabbi Joseph Karo (the same Joseph Karo who compiled the Shulchan Aruch, the Code of Jewish Law!), purpo...

TorahMysticismSoulSabbath

Spiritual Foundations and Jacob

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 8:12

Today, let's delve into a particularly fascinating passage from the Asarah Perakim LeRamchal, exploring the Kabbalistic significance of the tefillin, or phylacteries, those small l...

David the Shepherd King

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 82:1

You’re not alone. Jewish tradition grapples with this complexity too, especially when we consider the intricate relationship between our soul and our body. Da'at Tevunot, a Kabbali...

King DavidSoulDivine Names

Revelation at Sinai and Oneness

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 1:1

The name itself is quite a mouthful, isn't it? It translates to something like "A Garland of Openings of Wisdom." It's a complex work, aiming to unlock some of the deepest secrets ...

ProphecySinai

Judah Speaks for God

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 1:10

You’re not alone. Jewish tradition grapples with this very question – the apparent disconnect between God's initial intention for a world of goodness and the harsh reality we often...

ProphecyRepentanceHoly Land

Revelation at Sinai and Godliness

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 5:6

That’s kind of what we’re up against when we talk about the Sefirot. So, what are the Sefirot? Well, in the Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, the Sefirot (סְפִירוֹת) are oft...

ProphecySinai