Joseph

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Explore 2,042 Jewish texts related to the theme of Joseph, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Jacob's Journey of Joseph

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Let’s journey back, way back, to the funeral procession of Jacob, or as he was also known, Israel. Now, this wasn't just any funeral. This was Jacob, the father of the twelve tribe...

Trial of Jacob and Presence

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The stories surrounding the burial of Jacob, Yaakov in Hebrew, are filled with profound insights into this very question. Jacob's journey back to Canaan for burial wasn't just a si...

Death of Jacob of Esau

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Let’s talk about Jacob's burial – it wasn't exactly a peaceful affair. Imagine the scene: Jacob, also known as Israel, patriarch of the Israelite nation, has passed away. His sons,...

Esau: Death of Jacob

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And it raises a fascinating question: who takes responsibility? Who steps up to handle the sacred duty of burial? Interestingly, Jacob's other sons, his children besides Joseph, th...

Joseph Among the Fathers and Esau

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According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, drawing on various Midrashic sources, the simmering tensions between the descendants of Jacob and Esau erupted once more. ...

Esau Among the Fathers and Joseph

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We know the story ends with a seemingly happy resolution, a family reunited and thriving in a new land. But, like all good stories, there's often more to the tale than what initial...

Birth of Esau and Bela

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We pick up the story with the sons of Esau. You remember Esau. Jacob's brother, the one who traded his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew. Well, his descendants, after some time,...

Agnias Among the Fathers

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It’s a story filled with sibling rivalry, lingering resentment, and, well, a whole lot of armed conflict. The animosity, you see, didn’t just end with Jacob tricking Esau out of hi...

Zepho in Battle and Jobab

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That’s exactly what happened to Zepho. After a fierce battle, Joseph—yes, that Joseph, of the coat of many colors—returned triumphant. But instead of celebrating, he ordered Zepho ...