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We find ourselves in Egypt, where Joseph, having risen to power, confronts his brothers. Remember, these are the very brothers who sold him into slavery years before. Now, disguise...
The story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis, and the elaborations on it in later Jewish tradition, offer a powerful counter-narrative to that feeling. : Joseph, sold into slavery by...
Joseph, having risen to power in Egypt, brings his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, to visit his aging father. Now, you might think this would be a joyous occasion. A reunion of fam...
That’s the scene we find ourselves in, as we eavesdrop on the final moments between Jacob and his eldest son, Reuben. Jacob, on his deathbed, addresses Reuben. "Reuben, thou art my...
It’s a powerful theme that echoes through the Torah and the later rabbinic traditions. Take Jacob, for example, on his deathbed, surrounded by his sons. His words, according to Leg...
We find ourselves with Jacob, nearing the end of his life, bestowing blessings upon his sons. But it's the blessing he gives to Joseph that truly stands out. It’s not just a simple...
That's the tightrope Joseph walked in the Book of Genesis, and the sages, in their boundless wisdom, expanded on it in the Legends of the Jews. We all know the story: Joseph, the f...
The ancient traditions certainly thought so. Let's turn our gaze to the tribe of Benjamin. According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Louis Ginzberg, we can almost read the...
According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...
