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.

Judah: Moses and the Patriarchs

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 348:3

We find a fascinating glimpse into their relationship in Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations related to the Book of Deuteronomy. Here, it says, “Hear, O L-rd, the...

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First Temple Among the Fathers

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 352:7

The verse in question, from Deuteronomy, speaks of the tribe of Benjamin: "He shall rest securely upon Him." The Sifrei Devarim immediately connects this "security" with the idea o...

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Covenant of Moses and the Wilderness

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 357:27

You can almost feel his anticipation, his heart swelling with hope. But then… the hammer drops. "This is the land that I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob," God tells Moses, as we...

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Jubilees Retells Genesis with a Unique Spin

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 1:10

That’s the feeling I get when I read passages like this one from the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, sometimes called Lesser Genesis, is an ancient Jewish religious work. I...

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The Sanctuary Rebuilt on Mount Zion

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 2:1

This ancient Jewish text, considered scripture by some but excluded from the standard biblical canon, paints a sweeping picture of history and destiny. And within its pages, we fin...

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Abraham Chooses God and Prays in Hebrew

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 12:23

That feeling is powerfully captured in the Book of Jubilees, specifically in a poignant moment of Abraham's life. Imagine Abraham, not yet the towering figure we know, but a man wr...

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Covenant of Abraham of Canaan

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 15:13

Specifically, we're going to explore Chapter 15, which focuses on the covenant between God and Abraham. This is a foundational story, one that echoes through Jewish history and ide...

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Why God Judges All Who Defile the Land

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:14

There's a whole world of fascinating Jewish texts just beyond the familiar narratives, filled with incredible details and alternative perspectives. Today, let's dip into one of tho...

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Sarah: Abraham and the Patriarchs

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:23

That feeling resonates deep within a fascinating text called the Book of Jubilees. The Book of Jubilees, also known as Lesser Genesis, is considered scripture by the Ethiopian Orth...

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