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.

The Sixth Day

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According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, just as fish were formed from water and birds from boggy earth, mammals were formed from solid earth. And among these, we ...

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The Creation Of Adam

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The story of Adam's creation, as told in Jewish tradition, is so much richer and more complex than you might think. It's not just about clay and divine breath; it's about reluctanc...

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Adam And Eve In Paradise

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Jewish tradition offers some breathtakingly beautiful, and frankly, wild, ideas about the journey of the soul. One particularly vivid picture involves Adam, the first man, acting a...

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Sabbath In Heaven

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, before the world even existed, there was a need for beings to praise God. So, He created the angels, the holy Hayyot (holy...

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The Book Of Raziel

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According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, Adam wasn't just picking apples and feeling sorry for himself. He was wrestling with the big stuff – the future, his children, and the...

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The Sickness Of Adam

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It’s a chilling thought, isn't it? According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Louis Ginzberg, when Adam reached the ripe old age of nine hundred and thirty, he fell ill. It was...

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Eve's Story Of The Fall

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to Ginzberg's compilation of Jewish legends, after Eve was created, God divided Paradise between her and Adam. Adam got the east and the north, along with all the male an...

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The Death Of Adam

Ginzberg Vol. 1

And while the Torah itself offers a relatively concise account, Jewish tradition, as it often does, fills in the gaps with breathtaking detail. According to Legends of the Jews, a ...

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The Death Of Eve

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Her story, according to some traditions, is filled with sorrow, repentance, and a final plea for reunion. Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, ...

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