Parshat Bamidbar

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The census of the Israelites in the wilderness, the arrangement of the tribal camps, and the duties of the Levites. Numbers 1:1-4:20.

Eliasaph's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:13

They’re often more than just labels; they’re little prophecies, echoes of divine favor, or even warnings. Take the story of the tribe of Gad, for instance. Their prince was named E...

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Naphtali and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:16

We're talking about the third census of the Israelites, you know, that head count they did to see who was ready for battle. What's striking is this: the number of fighting men was ...

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Trial of Moses and Shekinah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:20

Sounds simple enough. But picture it: trekking from tent to tent, peering into every dwelling, trying to keep an accurate tally. A logistical nightmare! As Ginzberg recounts in Leg...

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Michael and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:32

It turns out, according to ancient tradition, there absolutely was! It wasn't just about where people pitched their tents. It was a reflection of the very structure of the heavens,...

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Giving of the Torah and Shelomith

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:45

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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Moses's Transgression and Bezalel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:65

Seems straightforward. Not so fast. God wanted the selection to happen at the Tabernacle – the Mishkan, that portable sanctuary that was the heart of their spiritual lives. The ide...

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Korah's Transgression and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:5

The story of Korah's rebellion against Moses is a classic tale of ambition gone awry, but according to some traditions, it all started with a bad hair day – literally. The Zohar, t...

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Moses's Transgression of Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:10

That’s kind of how Moses felt about Korah's rebellion. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses took Korah's transgression deeply to heart, fearing that afte...

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Moses at the Temple and Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:11

We're diving into a pivotal moment from the story of Korah, a fascinating and troubling tale of ambition, jealousy, and ultimately, divine justice. Remember, this all comes from Le...

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