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.

Judah's Transgression and Shimon

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 348:6

Sometimes, a single phrase can unlock a whole world of meaning, revealing the intricate tapestry of Jewish tradition. Take, for instance, the blessing given to Judah in Deuteronomy...

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Joseph in Jewish Tradition

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 43:24

That’s the scene we find ourselves in with Joseph and his brothers in the Book of Jubilees, chapter 43. It's a powerful moment, dripping with the weight of years, deception, and ul...

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Joseph in Egypt and Praise

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 56:8

And it's all tied to music. The Tikkunei Zohar delves deep into the mystical significance of the Hebrew letters and the sounds they create, revealing layers of meaning within seemi...

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Dreams of Joseph and Egypt

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 106:14

The Tikkunei Zohar, a cornerstone of Kabbalistic literature, speaks to just such a feeling. It delves into the secrets hidden within the Torah, offering interpretations that can be...

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Dreams of Joseph of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:183

This particular story plunges us into the land of the Philistines. Imagine the scene: A night filled with inexplicable terror. A "great crying" echoes across the land as people wit...

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Jacob's Transgression and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:239

According to Legends of the Jews, a moment came when Jacob, sensing impending danger, turned to his sons. But he didn't just hand them swords and send them off to battle. No, his f...

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Judah in Battle and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:242

We're talking about Judah, son of Jacob. The day before, Jacob himself had been locked in fierce battle. But morning arrives, and Judah sees his father's weariness. "Father," he sa...

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Judah in Battle of Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:250

(Genesis 34, for those playing along at home). The Torah glosses over the actual battle that followed, but trust me, the legends fill in the gaps with some seriously epic details. ...

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Judah: Joseph and Divine Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:25

According to Ginzberg’s Legends of the Jews, the brothers were so consumed with malice that they decided to finish their meal before carrying out their deadly plan. A chilling deta...

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