Egypt

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Explore 2,514 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Judah and Joseph of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Tension? You could cut it with a knife. And Judah, ever the fiery one, is ready to rumble. His anger flares. “The fire of Shechem burneth in my heart,” he declares, “now will I bur...

Judah and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s the kind of showdown we're about to dive into, ripped straight from the Legends of the Jews – specifically, a rather tense moment involving Judah, his brothers, and Joseph i...

Joseph in Battle and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Let me tell you a story, one ripped from the pages of Legends of the Jews, that might just give you a taste. Imagine this: Joseph, elevated to power in Egypt, is finally face-to-fa...

Manasseh and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We're diving into a fascinating episode from Legends of the Jews, specifically dealing with the story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. We all remember the story of Joseph being...

Joseph and the Lawgiver of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The stakes? Nothing less than the fate of Egypt, and the freedom of his own people. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, the situation had reached a fever pitch...

Joseph Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

After years of famine, Joseph, now the all-powerful viceroy of Egypt, finally reveals himself to his brothers. Can you imagine their shock? "Ye see it with your own eyes," Joseph d...

Joseph's Legacy and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

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...

Joseph's Journey and Benjamin

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The brothers, finally reconciled with Joseph, are presented before the ruler of the land. They aren't just any group of travelers; they're described as being of "heroic stature and...

Joseph's Legacy and Canaan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

He bids them farewell at the frontier, extending an invitation for their entire families to join him. It's a moment filled with the promise of reunion and prosperity. But then, he ...