Moses

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Explore 3,889 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Asenath's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Even tales that seem straightforward often have shadowy corners, and the story of Asenath, Joseph's wife, is no exception. We all remember the story of Joseph. Sold into slavery in...

Marriage of Asenath and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

One such story, expanded upon in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, concerns Asenath, Joseph's wife. Remember the dramatic reunion of Joseph and his brothers? It turns out there was m...

Egypt: Joseph Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Our story takes us back to Joseph in Egypt, a man who rose from prisoner to viceroy. As his life neared its end, Joseph knew he had one crucial task left: to ensure his bones would...

Joseph's Vision of Egypt

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We often think of the biblical Joseph, Yosef, as a figure of dreams and colorful coats. But he was so much more. He was a leader, a compassionate advisor, and a son devoted to his ...

Covenant of Moses and Joseph

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That's the story of Moses and the coffin of Joseph as the Israelites prepared to leave Egypt. You see, Moses knew something crucial: the Israelites couldn't truly be free until the...

Death of Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That feeling of responsibility, that weight of expectation... it's woven deep into the fabric of Jewish history. And no story embodies that more poignantly than the tale of Moses a...

Joseph and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The story of Joseph, his coffin, and Moses is one such tale. It's a powerful reminder that even in the chaos of escape and liberation, honoring a pledge matters deeply. Imagine the...

Covenant of Joseph and Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

A tale of loyalty, promise, and righteous living. You see, before he passed, Joseph made his brothers promise to carry his bones with them when they finally left Egypt. A pretty bi...

Reuben and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. And when it comes to the Tribes of Israel, their names aren't just labels, they're prophecies, whispers of a future redemption woven into the ...