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.

The Ten Plagues of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:347

Because, according to some traditions, even the ten plagues weren't enough to soften the hearts of the Egyptians. The oppression of the Hebrews continued relentlessly, right up to ...

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Amalek's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:115

Amalek. The very name sends shivers down the spines of Jewish tradition. This wasn’t just another enemy; this was something… different. The Legends of the Jews, that incredible col...

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Marriage of Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:118

The story goes that God, seeing the Israelites weren't exactly overflowing with gratitude, decided to teach them a lesson. And how did God do that? By sending against them an enemy...

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The Golden Calf and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:103

That impatience, that void, can lead us down some unexpected paths. The story of the Golden Calf is a prime example. The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, were camped at the foot of ...

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The Golden Calf of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:105

He had to manage not only the destructive fury of the angels, but also something even more daunting: God's own wrath. Imagine the scene. God, deeply hurt by the Israelites' betraya...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:141

It’s a question that pops up when we delve into the story of the Golden Calf, that infamous moment when the Israelites, fresh from their liberation from Egypt, decided to worship a...

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Moses and Creation of Tabernacle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:87

The princes of the tribes in the story of building the Mishkan (Tabernacle) knew that feeling all too well. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, when Moses cal...

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Simeon in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:97

The offerings each tribe brought to the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, give us some fascinating clues. Take the tribe of Gad, for instance. Remember Simeon, sword in hand, battling to de...

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Reuben and Adam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:41

We often picture them as a unified mass, but the ancient texts paint a much more vibrant, organized picture. Imagine a sea of colorful banners, each telling a story, each represent...

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