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.

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Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Torah portion of Shmot – Exodus – introduces us to Moses, arguably the greatest prophet in Judaism. But even before the burning bush, before the plagues, before the parting of ...

Judgment

Acts of Creation and the Throne

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

Jewish tradition offers some breathtaking answers. Imagine, if you will, two thousand years before heaven and earth. A time of pure potential. What was brewing in the cosmic kitche...

CreationHeavenHell/GehennaTorah

Messiah in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:4

That even the Torah itself might have had some… reservations. According to Legends of the Jews, that’s precisely what happened. You see, the Torah, in its divine wisdom, foresaw th...

HeavenHell/GehennaTorahTemple

Mysteries of Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:5

According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, God actually created and destroyed several worlds before He finally settled on this one! Appar...

CreationCreaturesJob

Gabriel: Michael and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

They knew the people of Israel had faced, and would continue to face, incredible challenges. But they also believed in something powerful protecting them: divine intervention. How ...

AngelsHoly Land

Moses and the Heavenly Realms of Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:9

Jewish tradition offers some truly fascinating perspectives. For instance, the idea that God's goodness should reign on earth just as it does in Heaven. To achieve this, the tradit...

HeavenMosesTorahMiracles

Moses and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:10

Forget Genesis for a moment; this is about the Hebrew alphabet vying for the ultimate honor! Imagine the scene: Each letter steps forward, making its case to God. First up, Shin (ש...

CreationHeavenMosesTorah

From Nothing to Everything and Alef

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:11

It might seem arbitrary, but Jewish tradition teaches us that even the order of the letters holds profound meaning. And, believe it or not, each letter actually argued for the hono...

CreationHeavenPrayer

From Nothing to Everything and Bohu

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:14

And Jewish tradition, as always, offers some truly dazzling answers. According to our Sages, on that inaugural day, GOD brought forth ten things. Ten! That's quite a busy first day...

CreationHell/GehennaNoah & FloodMessiah