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.

Moses's Prayer and Reuben

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The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," gives us a glimpse into that raw, fervent side of prayer as Moses, in his final act, intercedes for the tribes of Israel...

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Giving of the Torah and Judah

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We often turn to prayer in times of need, but did you know that some prayers are believed to have shaped the very destiny of a people? Let's journey back to the time of Moses, a fi...

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Moses's Transgression and Simeon

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Remember the story of the daughters of Moab? It's a troubling episode in the Torah where the Israelites succumbed to temptation and idolatry (Numbers 25). According to the biblical...

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Aaron's Transgression and Levites

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According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, Moses, in his final blessings, had some pretty powerful things to say about the Levites. He specifically calls out Aaron, prince of the...

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Benjamin's Transgression and Joseph

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And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...

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Issachar and Moses

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They had a fascinating partnership, one that highlights the beautiful interdependence within Jewish tradition. Imagine this: ancient Palestine, bustling with trade. Zebulun, accord...

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Death of Nebo

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It’s a question that’s sparked debate and wonder for centuries. The Torah tells us he died on Mount Nebo, overlooking the Promised Land he would never enter. But is that the whole ...

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Dan's Transgression and Naphtali

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Land, strength, spiritual insight… it’s easy to look at the ancient blessings bestowed upon the tribes of Israel and wonder what we’re meant to take away from them today. to a coup...

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Asher's Transgression and Moses

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to a fascinating corner of Jewish legend, a story about the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the blessings they received. According to tradition, Moses himse...

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