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.

Jacob's Legacy and Issachar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:244

Turns out, some pretty epic tales are told about them, too. Imagine this: Jacob and his family are on the move. They've just had that thing with Laban, Jacob's father-in-law, and t...

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Judah: Jacob and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:245

The Ninevites, a powerful ancient people, have just been reinforced with an army so massive, it's compared to the very sands of the sea! An almost uncountable number. The sons of J...

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Jacob: Judah in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:275

The enemy still holds the ground, their grip seemingly unbreakable. What do you do when you've given it everything and it's still not enough? For Judah, the answer was to dig deepe...

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Birth of Esau and Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:279

It’s a fascinating exercise, and sometimes, you stumble upon something truly surprising. Like this: who was the most righteous of Esau's sons? You might be surprised to learn it wa...

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Birth of Esau of Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:281

Job, in his suffering, throws something of a low blow. He basically snarls at Eliphaz, "Look at your father, ESAU!" Ouch. We all know Esau. The brother who traded his birthright fo...

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Wisdom of Joseph and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:8

Take the story of Joseph and his brothers, for instance. It's a tale of sibling rivalry, jealousy, and ultimately, redemption. But let's zoom in on one small piece, a little misund...

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Joseph's Journey and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:16

Jacob, bless his heart, sends young Joseph off to check on his brothers and the flocks. But before he does, he gives Joseph a very specific instruction: travel only by daylight. Wh...

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Jacob: Joseph and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:23

We all know the story: Joseph, the favored son, flaunts his special coat, stirs up jealousy, and ends up thrown into a pit by his brothers. But have you ever stopped to imagine the...

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Simon's Transgression and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:28

Take the story of Simon, son of Jacob. He wasn’t just some guy; he was a force of nature. : the Midianites, hardened warriors, weapons drawn, ready for a fight. They were not messi...

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