Joseph

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Explore 2,014 Jewish texts related to the theme of Joseph, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

The Burning Bush and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

A monumental task. You'd think Moses would be ecstatic, ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. But no, Moses hesitates. He's not exactly thrilled about the prospect. He rais...

The Burning Bush and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Moses, fresh from his encounter with the burning bush, is now tasked with the monumental job of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. He’s got a bit of an edge, maybe a little too m...

Moses in Joseph's Time and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

According to Ginzberg's masterful retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses didn't exactly jump for joy when he got the divine call. In fact, he voiced some pretty significant doubts...

Moses and Joseph of Abiram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

He's been arguing with God, questioning his own abilities, and generally dragging his feet about returning to Egypt. But finally, finally, he relents. "Okay," he says, in essence, ...

The Burning Bush and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Moses sure did. Imagine this: you’re tending sheep in the desert, happily married, a father. Then, BOOM! God appears in a burning bush and tells you to go liberate an entire nation...

The Binding of Isaac and Moses

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According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, the great leader wasn't exactly racing toward his destiny. He was accompanied by his wife and children, yes, an...

Moses and the Dreamer of Zipporah

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Moses, our leader, lawgiver, the one who spoke to God face to face... even he wasn't perfect. We often think of Moses as this unwavering figure. But the texts paint a more nuanced ...

Moses and the Angels of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That's the image we get when we delve into the tales surrounding MOSES and his encounters with the heavenly host. According to Legends of the Jews, when MOSES was released by the a...

Moses: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

"What! Is our sorrow not great enough, burdened as we are by those who have suffered in Egypt from the very beginning? Must you add more to the land?" Can you imagine Aaron saying ...