Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

He and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

Spoiler alert: it wasn't. In fact, a heavenly debate raged, with the angels themselves deeply divided about whether creating humankind was a good idea. Imagine the scene. The Angel...

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Gabriel: Adam and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:13

Imagine being an angel, privy to the divine plan, and thinking, "Uh, God, are you sure about this whole 'humanity' thing?" Well, according to tradition, some angels did have seriou...

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Adam and the Angels of Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:16

The story of Adam's creation is far richer than you might think. Imagine this: God, having finally convinced the angels that creating humankind was a good idea, turns to Gabriel an...

AngelsAdam & Eve

Songs of the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:26

We’re all thrust into this world, screaming, seemingly without a clue. But what if there was a pre-birth experience, a sort of cosmic orientation, that shapes our very being? Jewis...

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Adam: Michael and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:112

Not just any trumpet, but the trumpet of the archangel Michael himself. And then, a chorus of angelic voices, echoing across eternity: "Thus saith the Lord, Come ye with Me to Para...

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Enosh and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:9

According to tradition, the descent into depravity that started with Enosh, the grandson of Adam, really kicked into high gear during the time of his grandson Jared. And who was to...

CreationHeavenAngelsDemons

Enoch and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:10

That’s the story of Enoch. According to Legends of the Jews, after spending a long time in seclusion, Enoch heard an angel calling him. “Enoch, Enoch,” the angel said, “make yourse...

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Shemhazai and the Angels of Istehar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:11

The ancient tales whisper of such a secret, and of the angels who coveted earthly delights, with consequences that echo through the stars. Imagine this: angels, beings of pure ligh...

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Shemhazai and the Angels of Azazel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:12

We pick up with Shemhazai and Azazel. Now, these weren’t just any angels. They were part of a group who, according to some traditions, were sent to Earth to observe humanity. But, ...

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