Asher

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Myths, legends, and mystical writings about Asher from across Jewish tradition.

Asher Teaches the Two Ways of Good and Evil

Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha Apocrypha & Pseudepigrapha

Asher, tenth son of Jacob, born of Zilpah, spoke to his sons in the hundred and twenty-fifth year of his life, while still in health. "Hearken, you children of Asher, to your fathe...

Asher Fed All Israel During the Sabbatical Year

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

to a fascinating corner of Jewish legend, a story about the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the blessings they received. According to tradition, Moses himse...

Asher's Bread Is Rich and Fit for Royalty

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

The Torah, in (Genesis 49:20), says of Asher, "From Asher, his bread is rich, and he will provide royal delicacies." Simple enough. But as is often the case with sacred texts, ther...