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Sometimes, the answer might be… in the water. : the environment around us shapes us. And according to some fascinating legends, that influence can be incredibly literal. The Israel...
Like a line is crossed and you wonder, "How did we even get here?" Well, that's kind of what happened with the Israelites in the desert, according to some fascinating ancient texts...
It's a tale from the time of the Judges, found in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, drawn from various Midrashic sources. The story centers around Zimri, a prince of the tribe of Sim...
The story centers around Zimri, a prince of the tribe of Simeon, and his brazen defiance. He publicly takes Cozbi, a Midianite woman, as his own. A clear violation of the law. But ...
It’s a question that’s haunted scholars and storytellers for centuries. But the answer, as is often the case in Jewish tradition, is layered with meaning and moral complexity. The ...
We're talking about a pretty intense moment described in Legends of the Jews, Ginzberg's monumental compilation of rabbinic stories and lore. The Israelites are in deep trouble. Th...
This isn't just a personal matter; it's a public act of defiance, a slap in the face to the laws and traditions they were meant to uphold. Tension is thick in the air. Phinehas, co...
We find this story in Ginzberg's retelling of the Legends of the Jews, and it’s a doozy. Remember Phinehas? He's the zealous priest who took matters into his own hands, remember, s...
But the story doesn't end there. According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Ginzberg, Phinehas wasn't satisfied with simply punishing the offenders. He felt compelled to reconci...
