Parshat Bechukotai

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The blessings for following God's laws, the curses for disobedience, and laws of vows and valuations. Leviticus 26:3-27:34.

Noah Remembered and Tiras

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 9:19

It’s a question that’s sparked imaginations for millennia. And while the Torah gives us broad strokes, some ancient texts offer a surprisingly detailed picture. One of those texts ...

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Noah Remembered and Ararat

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 10:24

We all know the story of Noah, the ark, and the animals. But what about the aftermath? What kind of world did Noah and his family rebuild? The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text ...

Noah & Flood

Kingdom of Abraham and Abram

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 14:27

And it's a little different than what you might expect. In Jubilees 14, we find Abraham in a very familiar role: making sacrifices. He offers up pieces of animals, birds, fruit-off...

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Covenant of Abraham of Isaac

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:26

In this ancient text, which some consider to be part of the broader Jewish apocrypha, we find a pivotal moment concerning Abraham, his wife Sarah, and a promise that reshapes the d...

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Abraham's Transgression and Blessings

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 16:37

The Book of Jubilees gives us a glimpse into one of those moments – a moment of profound blessing and recognition. We're talking about Abraham. Imagine him, standing at a crossroad...

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Chambers of Heaven and Blessings

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 21:34

It's a fascinating, often overlooked text that expands on the stories we find in Genesis, and it's full of wisdom about living a righteous life. Today, I want to share a small but ...

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Noah's Transgression and Adam

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 22:20

That feeling, that connection, is at the very heart of the Book of Jubilees, a text brimming with blessings, covenants, and the destiny of a people. Specifically, we're going to lo...

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Exile and Hope

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 23:31

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the stories in Genesis and Exodus, certainly felt that way. It paints a stark picture of a world spiraling downward, ch...

Exile

Covenant of Isaac and Abimelech

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:37

The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text expanding on the Torah, speaks to just that feeling. It tells a story of wells, oaths, and the sometimes-difficult path to peace. We pi...

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