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.

Isaac's Transgression

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 27:14

We often hear about blessings, but let’s zero in on one specific instance, a poignant moment from the Book of Jubilees, chapter 27. It's a moment brimming with history, hope, and a...

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Laban and the Patriarchs

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 28:1

And his story, preserved in texts like the Book of Jubilees, is a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world of faith, family, and promises. The passage we're looking at comes from...

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Marriage of Rachel

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 28:7

Jacob, madly in love with Rachel, works seven long years for her hand in marriage. Seven years! That’s dedication. That’s commitment. But the wedding night… oh, that’s where things...

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Gad and the Patriarchs of Leah

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 28:30

But sometimes the ancient texts offer us a glimpse behind the curtain, a little more color, a little more… well, human drama. Let's turn our attention to the Book of Jubilees. This...

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Vessels of the Temple and Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 33:24

The Book of Jubilees, a text from around the 2nd century BCE, offers a pretty stark perspective. It dives deep into the laws and history of Israel, and it doesn’t shy away from lay...

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Joseph and the Patriarchs of Kippur

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 34:24

Sometimes, the answers are tucked away in unexpected corners of our history, like in the Book of Jubilees. Now, the Book of Jubilees isn't part of the standard Hebrew Bible we read...

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Saga of Judah and Tamar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 41:17

We're diving into the tale of Judah, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and a rather...uncomfortable encounter. The Book of Jubilees, by the way, is an ancient Jewish text that retel...

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Judah and the Fires of Gehenna of Tamar

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 41:32

The Book of Jubilees, for those unfamiliar, is an ancient Jewish work that retells the stories of Genesis and Exodus, but with a whole lot of extra detail and a very particular poi...

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Asher Among the Fathers and Egypt

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 44:28

While Genesis gives us the basic family tree, other ancient texts fill in fascinating details, sometimes even offering slightly different accounts. Today, we’re diving into one of ...

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