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We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...
Levi, son of Jacob and father of the Levites, did. And it all started with a dream. Two days after a particularly vivid dream, Levi and his brother Judah went to their grandfather,...
He's surrounded by his children, his life's work laid bare before him. He’s not reminiscing about past glories, though. He's consumed by a vision of the future – a future where his...
The tradition is rich with details, offering us glimpses into their lives and legacies. Let's turn our attention to two of Jacob’s sons: Issachar and Zebulon. Imagine the scene: Is...
Reuben admits, "Now I confess my sin, that ofttimes I longed to kill him, for I hated him from the bottom of my heart… and I desired to destroy him from off the land of the living....
We get a glimpse into that complex moment, not just from the biblical text itself, but from the rich tapestry of Jewish legend. Imagine the scene: Years of separation, a devastatin...
We pick up the tale after Moses has helped Zipporah and her sisters at the well, driving away the rowdy shepherds. After sharing the story of her father’s miraculous rod – yes, tha...
The Bible is full of such moments, and they often hinge on the quick thinking and bravery of… well, usually women. Think about Moses. We know him as the great leader, the lawgiver,...
According to Legends of the Jews, Jethro, Zipporah's father, gave Moses considerable wealth and his daughter's hand in marriage. But there was a condition. Jethro, a Midianite prie...
