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.

Face of Moses and Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:34

We all know the big picture – the enslavement, the plagues, the Exodus. But what about the countless untold stories of courage, faith, and divine intervention that kept hope alive ...

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Jochebed's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:47

It sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but the story of Jochebed, the mother of Moses, begins in just such a way. According to Legends of the Jews, even though Jochebed was ...

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Kingdom of Miriam and Thermutis

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:59

It wasn't just a lucky break; it was a carefully orchestrated act of bravery and quick thinking by his sister, Miriam. Imagine the scene: Pharaoh's daughter, Thermutis (some tradit...

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The Burning Bush

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:151

It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and Jewish tradition offers a fascinating glimpse into the answer through the story of Moses. We often think of Moses as this towering...

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The Burning Bush

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:208

Even after God revealed Himself in the burning bush, even after all the reassurances, Moses still hesitated. "But," he argued, "they will not believe me! They won't listen. They'll...

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Kingdom of Moses and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:243

Can you picture it? Not just some dusty throne room, but a bustling hub of Egyptian power. The scene is almost comical – seventy secretaries, scribbling away, managing Pharaoh's co...

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This in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:297

We all know the story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the Israelites, but the ancient texts hint at a deeper, more magical struggle. : Pharaoh's magicians were a crucial part of the drama. ...

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Moses Before the Altar

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You offer a compromise, they seem to agree, and then, bam! Back to square one. That's Pharaoh in a nutshell. We're diving back into the Exodus story, specifically that tense back-a...

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Gog in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:309

The ancient stories wrestle with these questions, too. Take the story of Pharaoh and the plagues in Egypt. We all know the story: Moses demands freedom for the Israelites, Pharaoh ...

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