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.

Joseph Among the Mothers

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And it turns out, even Biblical heroes felt it too. Take Joseph, for example. You know, the guy with the coat of many colors? His story, as told in the Torah, is already But the Le...

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Marriage of Judah and Adullam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:63

But first, a misstep. Now, before we get to the wedding bells, understand: Judah was kind of a big deal. He was, according to some traditions, essentially the king among his brothe...

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Joseph's Vision and Potiphar

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That's precisely where we find Joseph, the dreamer, in a rather precarious position. He ends up in the service of Potiphar – or Poti-phera as he's sometimes known – an Egyptian pri...

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Joseph Receives the Torah and Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:91

You know, the one with the coat of many colors? We often focus on the coat, the betrayal by his brothers, but let's look at what happened after he was sold into slavery in Egypt. H...

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Kingdom of Joseph of Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:94

The ancient texts hint that such intense feelings aren't always random. Sometimes, they're woven into the very fabric of destiny, though perhaps not in the way we expect. Think abo...

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Marriage of Joseph of Potiphar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:95

That struggle, that very human conflict, lies at the heart of the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, a tale that echoes through the ages. We all know the basic outline: Joseph, s...

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Potiphar: Kingdom of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:97

I'm thinking about Joseph in Egypt, that iconic figure from the book of Genesis. He was sold into slavery, remember? And he ended up working for Potiphar, an Egyptian official. Now...

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Potiphar: Marriage of Joseph

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It’s a deeply human experience, one that echoes even through the ancient stories of the Torah. Take the tale of Joseph and Potiphar's wife. We all know the broad strokes: Joseph ri...

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Marriage of Joseph and Zuleika

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That’s kind of the vibe we get with Joseph and Zuleika in the Legends of the Jews. You know, Joseph, the one with the coat of many colors? Before he became a big shot in Egypt, he ...

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