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.

Faith of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:243

That’s the kind of emotional storm brewing in this story from Legends of the Jews, as retold by Louis Ginzberg. The scene: Joseph, now a powerful viceroy in Egypt, finally meets hi...

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Joseph's Legacy and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:316

That’s kind of what happened when Joseph and his brothers finally made peace in Egypt. Remember the story? Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, rises to power in Egyp...

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Joseph Among the Fathers and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:334

It wasn't just a quiet family reunion. Oh no, it was a spectacle! Imagine this: Joseph, now the powerful viceroy of Egypt, is preparing to meet his father. But he's not doing it al...

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Joseph's Vision and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:335

The story unfolds as Jacob, after years of heartbreaking separation, is finally reunited with his beloved son, Joseph, in Egypt. Imagine the scene: Joseph, now a powerful figure ad...

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Holy Spirit of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:374

Maybe it's for a job interview, or a tough conversation, or even just trying to get through a family gathering. It turns out, even our ancestors faced similar situations. Take Jaco...

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Joseph: Holy Spirit

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:381

Jacob, nearing the end of his days, yearned to bestow a blessing upon Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. He called them close, showering them with kisses and embraces. Why? He ho...

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Joshua's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:384

Jacob, nearing the end of his life, blessed his grandsons, Ephraim and Manasseh. But within those blessings, the ancient texts whisper, lay prophecies veiled in symbolism. Let's lo...

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Issachar's Transgression and Zebulon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:399

It’s a question that echoes through the generations, a quest to understand the roles we each play in the grand story. Well, let's talk about two brothers, Issachar and Zebulon, and...

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Asher's Transgression and Naphtali

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:402

It wasn’t just about wishing someone well. Think of them more like prophecies, hints of destinies intertwined with the character of a person or even a whole tribe. Let's look at tw...

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