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.

Marriage of Zuleika and Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:130

We all know how that ended up, but the lead-up is just as juicy. Zuleika wasn't just going to rely on her friends to get her revenge on Joseph. Oh no, she had a plan of her own, a ...

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Issachar's Transgression and Zebulon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:399

It’s a question that echoes through the generations, a quest to understand the roles we each play in the grand story. Well, let's talk about two brothers, Issachar and Zebulon, and...

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Zepho in Battle and Balaam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:447

We're talking about Zepho, a king who, with divine assistance, achieved a monumental victory. You'd think such an experience would cement his faith. But no. Despite God's help, Zep...

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Asenath and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:474

That’s precisely what happened to Asenath in the legends surrounding the biblical figure of Joseph. Imagine this: Asenath, a woman of stature and privilege, is deeply affected by t...

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Asenath and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:476

The story of Asenath, found in Legends of the Jews, gives us a glimpse into just such an experience. Imagine this: An angel has just visited Asenath. Not just any visit, mind you. ...

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Issachar and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:4

Turns out, in Jewish tradition, names can be packed with meaning, hinting at destinies and even entire tribal characteristics. We see this beautifully illustrated in the lineage of...

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Aaron and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:6

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. It teaches us that names aren't just labels; they're prophecies, reflections of character, even echoes of history. Take the tribe of Gad, for ...

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Reuben's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...

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Simon's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:18

Today, let's step into the world of the sons of Jacob, and listen to the final exhortations of Simon to his sons. Like his brother Reuben before him, Simon focused intently on a pa...

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