Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

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Selections from Louis Ginzberg's monumental Legends of the Jews, a seven-volume compilation that weaves together aggadic material from the Talmud, Midrash, and other rabbinic literature into a continuous narrative.

Blessing of the Land and Israelites

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It wasn't just about packing bags and sneaking away in the night. It was a direct confrontation with the gods of Egypt. For generations, they had lived under the yoke of the Pharao...

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Menorah in the Temple and Moses

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But he doesn’t do it alone. He speaks to the elders, the respected leaders of the tribes. These weren’t just figureheads, but individuals who held the trust and confidence of the p...

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Abraham Among the Fathers and Passover

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The Passover sacrifice is a perfect example. It wasn't just about offering an animal; it was a multi-layered lesson, a story told through action, meant to resonate with both the pa...

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Moses's Offering and Egypt

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We all know the story of Moses, the plagues, and the ultimate escape from slavery. But there's a fascinating little detail, almost a backstage scene, that often gets overlooked. It...

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Moses and the Dreamer of Israelites

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But there's a problem. A big one. Sacrifices, especially the Passover sacrifice, the korban Pesach, can only be eaten within the boundaries of the Holy Land. So, how could they pos...

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Joseph the Dreamer and the Firstborn

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We often think of it as simply the death of the firstborn sons, but the scope, according to some fascinating interpretations in our tradition, was far, far wider. Pharaoh, blinded ...

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Signs and Wonders of Moses of Egyptians

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We know the story: the final plague, the death of the firstborn, the Israelites’ dramatic escape. But have you ever stopped to consider the fear, the chaos, the sheer desperation o...

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Midnight in Egypt

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We all know the story of the Exodus, the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. But the tenth plague, the slaying of the firstborn, wasn't just a targeted strike, a surgical rem...

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Mouth of the Abyss and Egyptians

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According to Legends of the Jews, no way! It was also a carefully orchestrated demonstration of God's absolute power, a power that extended far beyond the borders of Goshen. The te...

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