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.

Celestial Servants and Shekinah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:353

Freedom. Did everyone just instantly start singing and dancing? Well, not exactly. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, the Israelites were… well, they were ex...

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Amalek's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:115

Amalek. The very name sends shivers down the spines of Jewish tradition. This wasn’t just another enemy; this was something… different. The Legends of the Jews, that incredible col...

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Marriage of Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:118

The story goes that God, seeing the Israelites weren't exactly overflowing with gratitude, decided to teach them a lesson. And how did God do that? By sending against them an enemy...

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Elizur and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:3

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so, especially when it comes to the names of significant figures. Take, for example, the twelve princes of the tribes of Israel. Their names weren...

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Michael and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:32

It turns out, according to ancient tradition, there absolutely was! It wasn't just about where people pitched their tents. It was a reflection of the very structure of the heavens,...

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Aaron: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:30

Moses, desperate, remembers a secret he learned during his time on Mount Sinai, when he ascended to receive the Torah. It's a pretty wild story, actually. Each angel he encountered...

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Death of Aaron and Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:76

The ancient Israelites knew it well, and their experience is a powerful lesson about faith, doubt, and the persistent shadow of enmity. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold ...

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Faith of Og

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:110

Not just any giant, but the giant. The one with a bed... well, you won't believe it. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Og had this bed—fashioned out of ivor...

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Kingdom of Elisha and Obadiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:6

It's a story of faith, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of good deeds. We're talking about Elisha, the prophet. Like his mentor Elijah, Elisha was known for his compassion. ...

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