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.

Aaron's Transgression and Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:36

According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, Moses, in his final blessings, had some pretty powerful things to say about the Levites. He specifically calls out Aaron, prince of the...

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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

Asher's Transgression and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:43

to a fascinating corner of Jewish legend, a story about the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the blessings they received. According to tradition, Moses himse...

MosesHoly Land

Death of Joshua and Caleb

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

The story of Joshua preparing to conquer Jericho, as told in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), throws us headfirst into that shadowy world. Before a single soldier marched, Joshua ne...

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The Ark of the Covenant and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:7

It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, let me tell you. According to Legends of the Jews, the moment was ripe with miracles, all designed to solidify Joshua's authority in the eyes of t...

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Joshua in Battle and Achan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:12

He went straight to the top, appealing to God Himself. Why? What went wrong? But God wouldn't answer. Why the divine silence? It wasn't just some cosmic mood swing. According to th...

MosesHoly Land

Death of Joshua of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:3

It's not a decision to take lightly. So, they turn to God for guidance. And the answer they receive is… well, it’s pretty interesting. God basically says, “If your hearts are pure,...

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Marriage of Adam and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:27

Even back then, it was considered sacred ground, hallowed by the footsteps of Adam, Noah, and Abraham. According to tradition, it had been in the hands of the heathen – specificall...

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Trial of David and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:51

King David, arguably the greatest king of Israel, certainly did. Picture this: David, consumed with a desire to honor God, wants to build the Beit Hamikdash, the Holy Temple in Jer...

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