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.

Joshua and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:45

The story, as recounted in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, tells us that this ominous message arrived right before Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, a time meant for celebration and rej...

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Kingdom of Othniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:27

Take Othniel, for example, a figure from the Book of Judges. We're talking about a leader, a judge in Israel. You'd think a guy like that would be riding high. Well, yes and no. Ac...

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Gideon's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:54

After God worked wonders through Gideon, he had an ephod made. Now, the ephod was a sacred garment, sort of like a fancy vest, worn by priests. Think of it as a visual representati...

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Jephthah Faces Judgment and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:62

Let’s talk about Jephthah. You might remember him. He was one of the Judges of Israel, a military leader, a powerful figure. But he's also remembered for a vow he made, a vow that ...

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Samson Among the Fathers and Philistines

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:70

We all know the story of Samson – the strongman betrayed by Delilah, his hair cut, his strength gone, his eyes gouged out by the Philistines. A tragic hero, to say the least. But e...

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Micah and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:72

The story of Micah is, frankly, a wild ride. It all starts with Delilah. Yes, that Delilah – the one who betrayed Samson. According to the Legends of the Jews, Delilah took some of...

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David in Battle of Philistines

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:29

That's how the legends describe Shobach's terrifying presence. He wasn't just a big guy; he was a walking, talking intimidation tactic. Now, why did Shobach think he had the upper ...

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David's Transgression and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:53

The story of David and Bath-sheba is one of the most well-known, and often critiqued, episodes in the Bible. But what if I told you that some traditions see it as a direct conseque...

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Kingdom of Elijah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:4

The biblical account in the Books of Kings gives us glimpses of his fiery personality, his confrontations with kings, and his miraculous deeds. But those are just snapshots. They b...

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