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.

Elijah in Battle and Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:84

But Elijah's not just about dramatic showdowns with false gods – that was just the warm-up! The real action starts in the days of the Messiah. : the world needs a serious fixer-upp...

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Jeremiah and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:30

The story goes that after the destruction of the First Temple, the prophet Jeremiah found himself with a daunting task. He was told to bring the news to the Avot, the Patriarchs th...

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Heavenly Court of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:32

The story we're about to delve into, found in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture of a heavenly court in turmoil. God, seemingly distant, and the angels, filled ...

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Mordecai's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:49

The Book of Esther tells a powerful story, but it often feels like we're only getting a glimpse. The Bible mentions Mordecai and his niece Esther, but in just a few words. What abo...

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Kingdom of Haman of Ahasuerus

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:144

The Book of Esther, and the rich tapestry of stories woven around it, grapples with just that question. It’s a chilling thought experiment, isn't it? The story, as retold in Ginzbe...

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Esther's Transgression and Mordecai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:165

Mordecai, in the Book of Esther, certainly did. He had to communicate with Esther, his niece and now Queen, without raising suspicion. So how did he do it? Well, according to Legen...

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Mordecai: Esther and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:167

It's the stuff of fairy tales. But what if it's more than just a lucky break? Our story finds Esther caught between a rock and a hard place. Her uncle, Mordecai, is locked in a bat...

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Esther Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:181

The Book of Esther tells us the broad strokes, but Jewish tradition fills in the emotional depth, the internal struggles, and the sheer courage it took to face such a daunting task...

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Mordecai in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:223

The story of Mordecai and Haman in the Book of Esther is full of such moments, and one of the most dramatic comes right after Esther reveals Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews. Pictu...

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