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.

Fire of Torah

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It seems everyone wanted a piece of the action! The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic stories by Louis Ginzberg, offers a fascinating perspective on this...

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Shelomith's Legacy

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Consider the story of the division of the people into tribes, when they were setting up camp in the wilderness. Picture it: thousands upon thousands of people, meticulously organiz...

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Giving of the Torah and Shelomith

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We know the story of Moses, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah. But what about the stories on the periphery, the lives touched by these grand events in unexpected ...

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Zelophehad Faces Judgment

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The constant miracles, sure, but also the constant questions...the endless stream of new laws, and the sometimes agonizing process of figuring out how to apply them. Well, let's im...

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Moses Studies Torah and Sabbath

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It’s a question that goes right to the heart of how we remember – and how we live a life connected to something bigger than ourselves. to a story. A story that begins with a broken...

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Moses's Transgression and Sabbath

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Sometimes, even the greatest leaders need a little divine clarification. Let’s talk about a fascinating moment involving Moses himself. You see, he wasn't always entirely sure on t...

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The Ten Commandments and Zelophehad

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The one who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments…even he had moments where he had to turn to a higher power for guidance. The Legends of the Jews, that in...

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Giving of the Torah and Aron

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Can you imagine receiving new laws every single day for eleven days straight? Exhausting. So, when God finally told them to move on from Sinai, they were, let's just say, enthusias...

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The Ten Commandments and Sinai

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You’ve stood at the foot of Mount Sinai, heard the very voice of God, and entered into a covenant promising to be His people. You’re practically glowing with spiritual energy…. Wel...

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