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And according to Jewish tradition, his extended stay behind bars had a very specific reason. We all know the story: Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, rises in powe...
Not just a little hunger pang, but the gnawing, desperate emptiness that turns societies upside down. That’s the scene we’re walking into. "The grain that we put aside during the g...
The brothers of Joseph certainly did. Let’s rewind a bit. We’re in the Book of Genesis, and Joseph, after being sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, has risen to become a pow...
The story of Jacob and Serah offers a beautiful glimpse into that very mystery. Imagine Jacob, mourning the loss of his beloved son, Joseph. Years have passed, filled with sorrow a...
Perhaps they were discussing the old days, lost loved ones, or maybe even just the weather. We don’t know for sure, but it’s a safe bet Jacob wasn’t expecting what was about to hap...
Even a turban for Jacob himself! They were ready to journey to Egypt, to leave Canaan and dwell with Joseph. The word had spread and, according to Legends of the Jews, the kings an...
It's often in those details that the real magic lies. Take Jacob, for example. We know he journeyed from Canaan to Egypt, a pivotal moment for his family and, ultimately, for the e...
But sometimes the Bible itself leaves you wanting more detail. That’s where the legends come in, filling in the blanks and adding layers of depth to the story. Ginzberg, in Legends...
We know the basic story: famine in Canaan, Joseph's rise to power, the invitation to relocate. But the details…oh, the details! They’re richer and more fascinating than you might i...
