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The death of Aaron, the High Priest, brother of Moses, is just such a story. The Legends of the Jews, that amazing collection of rabbinic tales and biblical expansions compiled by ...
But did they just launch into their own tune? Not quite. According to Legends of the Jews, when the Israelites were at the Red Sea, Moses, their teacher and leader, first sang the ...
The Talmud (Sanhedrin 105a) actually tells us that Balaam, the infamous prophet-for-hire, was one of three individuals whom God tested and who utterly failed. He's in dark company,...
The story of Balaam is a strange one, filled with prophecy, curses, and a talking donkey (yes, really!). But at its heart, it's a story about choice, and how our actions can either...
It happened to the Israelites. The story goes that Moses, ever faithful, prepared to lead them into battle against Midian. But the people… well, they weren't so enthusiastic. Accor...
Let’s delve into a deeply human moment from the life of Moses, as depicted in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. It’s a scene filled with both profound faith and heartbreaking ...
It wasn’t exactly a calm, rational discussion – more like a celestial tug-of-war. According to Ginzberg’s retelling in Legends of the Jews, God was pretty miffed at Moses. Moses wa...
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...
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...
