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.

Death of Jacob and Dreams

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:63

This isn't your typical bedtime story; it's a glimpse into a world where celestial bodies are steeds and family dynamics play out among the stars. The story goes that one of Jacob'...

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Jacob Among the Fathers and Simeon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:73

One that even the sons of Jacob, the patriarch of the Jewish people, grappled with. These weren't just ordinary siblings. They were the ancestors of entire tribes, destined for gre...

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Abraham in Battle and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:14

It's a story of faith, resilience, and a battle of wills that echoes through the ages. Pharaoh, in his arrogance, sought to thwart God's promise to Abraham – the promise that his d...

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Faith of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:73

We often think of Abraham as the paragon of faith, but this passage paints a picture of him as a strategist, a man who wasn't afraid to... well, let's just say "bend the truth" to ...

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Moses and the Ark of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:199

Our ancestor Moses knew that feeling all too well. Imagine this: God Himself appears to you, commissioning you to lead an entire nation out of slavery. Sounds pretty epic. But Mose...

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Abraham and the Fires of Gehenna of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:301

That’s what the fourth plague was like for the ancient Egyptians. Pharaoh, stubborn as ever, had ignored the previous warnings. He wouldn't release the Israelites, wouldn't listen ...

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Joshua in Battle and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:121

According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses chose his servant Joshua to lead the charge. Why? Because Moses knew that only a descendant of Rachel...

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Jacob Among the Fathers and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:139

The act of counting, it seems, isn't always a simple matter of logistics. Sometimes it's infused with deeper meaning, both positive and, occasionally, fraught with danger. Let’s ta...

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Joseph Faces Judgment and Reuben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:95

Take the story of the offerings brought by the tribes of Israel in the desert. Each tribe, a unique thread in the tapestry of the nation, brought their own special gifts to the Mis...

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