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.

Levi and the Ark

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:111

This tribe, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, held a special place. They were the ones dedicated to the sanctuary, the ones who served God in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and lat...

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Elizur and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:3

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so, especially when it comes to the names of significant figures. Take, for example, the twelve princes of the tribes of Israel. Their names weren...

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Zebulun in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:9

More than you might think. The Torah isn’t just a historical record; it’s a tapestry woven with layers of meaning, where even the names of tribal princes whisper stories of faith, ...

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Righteousness of Adam and Levi

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:21

It's more than just coincidence, my friends. It’s practically woven into the fabric of our sacred stories! : Why Levi? Why was the tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe, chosen for suc...

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Trial of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:55

We're talking about a fire so intense, so utterly divine, that it brought utter chaos, particularly amongst the tribe of Dan – and those "mixed multitude" who joined them on their ...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:58

After the incredible event of the Golden Calf, when Moses, in his blazing anger, shattered the first set of tablets, we read in Legends of the Jews that Moses demonstrated just how...

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Moses and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:59

We often picture a triumphant march, but the reality, according to Jewish tradition, was far more complicated. It's easy to imagine them yearning for the "good old days" – even tho...

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Covenant of Moses and Hebron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:95

The Torah tells us in Numbers 13 that they departed from Kadesh-Barnea. But where did they go first? The south of Palestine, the least impressive part. Now, why would Moses do that...

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Moses Beyond the Firmament and Caleb

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:105

The story goes that when the spies returned from scouting the land of Canaan – what we know today as Palestine/Israel – they cooked up a scheme to discourage the Israelites from ev...

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