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.

Death of Moses and Jochebed

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What happens when a legend disappears? When a leader, a prophet, a figure like MOSES, is simply… gone? The grief, of course, is immense. But beyond that, there's often a desperate,...

Kingdom of Samael

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He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...

Jacob Wrestles the Angel and Moses

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The rabbis certainly debated it, comparing and contrasting the merits of our most revered patriarchs and prophets. And wouldn't you know it, the discussions could get a little… spi...

World to Come of Joshua

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It's a powerful image, isn't it? A promise from God, as recounted in Legends of the Jews, that "Thou that didst lead My children in this world, shalt also lead them in the future w...

Joshua in Battle

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The Israelite army, led by Joshua, is locked in a fierce struggle. It’s Friday, and the weight of the approaching Shabbat, the Sabbath, hangs heavy in the air. Joshua knows that fo...

The Garden of Eden and Everything

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We’re talking about a group of sinners – their specific sins aren't detailed here, but trust me, they were bad enough to warrant divine attention. At God’s command, these individua...

Marriage of Orpah

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The story of Orpah, from the Book of Ruth, makes you think about just that. Naomi, you see, had lost her husband and two sons in Moab. Heartbroken, she decided to return to her hom...

Gideon's Miracle

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After God worked wonders through Gideon, he had an ephod made. Now, the ephod was a sacred garment, sort of like a fancy vest, worn by priests. Think of it as a visual representati...

Micah and the Dreamer

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The story of Micah is, frankly, a wild ride. It all starts with Delilah. Yes, that Delilah – the one who betrayed Samson. According to the Legends of the Jews, Delilah took some of...