Parshat Balak

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King Balak hires Balaam to curse Israel, the talking donkey, and Balaam's blessings instead of curses. Numbers 22:2-25:9.

Saga of Supreme Mind

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 51:1

It suggests that the Supreme Mind – think of it as divine intelligence itself – meticulously calculated the precise amount of "damage" and "repair" needed to bring all of creation ...

Mysticism

Noah's Generation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:20

And while the Torah gives us hints, it's in the later Jewish traditions, the stories whispered from generation to generation, that we really start to get a sense of just how wild t...

DemonsNoah & Flood

Jacob in Paradise

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:58

We often think of Rebekah's role in the story of Jacob and Esau as somewhat manipulative, but when you dig into the legends, you find a fierce maternal love driving her actions. : ...

Adam & EvePatriarchsMatriarchsPrayer

Esau's Transgression and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:73

The scene is set: Isaac, old and blind, intends to bless his elder son, Esau. But through a clever ruse orchestrated by his mother, Rebekah, Jacob receives the blessing instead. Im...

Hell/GehennaPatriarchsEstherPrayer

Kikanos's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:99

It involves Kikanos, a conquering hero returning home, only to find… the gates barred against him. Imagine this: Kikanos, fresh from quelling rebellious nations, leads his victorio...

Holy Land

Kingdom of Phinehas

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:62

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...

Hell/GehennaMosesTorahMiracles

Phinehas and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:103

It’s a fascinating question when we delve into the story of Moses and the war against Midian. You see, Moses, the great leader of the Israelites, didn’t personally lead this partic...

JosephMosesEgypt

Moses's Transgression and Simeon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:35

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...

MosesTemplePrayerRepentance

Death of Nebo

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:40

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 ...

MosesHoly LandShabbatDeath