Parshat Behar

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The sabbatical year, the jubilee year, laws of land ownership, and the prohibition against usury. Leviticus 25:1-26:2.

Foundations of Being and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:4

According to tradition, the very act of creating humanity was unique. Unlike the rest of creation, which sprang forth simply from God's word, man was formed by the hand of God Hims...

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Adam Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:45

It sounds almost like a cosmic afterthought. But what if I told you there was more to the story? A deeper explanation about why things unfolded the way they did? According to some ...

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Marriage of Adam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:48

Forget the Pinterest boards and the seating charts – imagine a celebration orchestrated by God Himself! It’s a thought, isn't it? The Legends of the Jews, that amazing collection o...

Adam & EveTempleHoly Land

Adam and the First Humans of Satan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:89

Sometimes, the stories behind the stories are the most fascinating of all. Take, for instance, the tale of Adam and his encounter with Satan after, well, the incident. Imagine Adam...

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The Great Flood and Canaan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:75

The Torah portion of Noah certainly gives us food for thought on that subject. It's a story of survival, new beginnings...and a rather unfortunate curse. We all know the tale: the ...

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Noah's Transgression and Canaan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:76

He’s a figure shrouded in a bit of… well, let's call it unfortunate circumstances. Canaan, grandson of Noah, didn't exactly have an easy go of things. According to the ancient text...

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Abraham's Journey and Canaan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:89

When God first called to Abraham, He didn't immediately reveal the destination. Imagine that! “Leave your home,” God said, in essence, “and go…” But go where? According to Legends ...

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Abraham's Journey and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:96

It’s a story filled with hidden beauty, shrewd bargaining, and a touch of divine protection. Our tale begins as Abraham and Sarah journey from Canaan to Egypt. According to Legends...

Adam & EvePatriarchsMatriarchsJoseph

Kingdom of Pharaoh and Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:99

You know the story. Abraham, fearing for his life in a foreign land, tells everyone that his wife, the stunning Sarah, is actually his sister. A classic "mistaken identity" situati...

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