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According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, even as the world was collapsing around them, some people doubled down on their wickedness. Can you imagine? As the water ...
The Bible itself gives us some clues, but the full picture? It's painted in vibrant detail in the Legends of the Jews, Louis Ginzberg's masterful compilation of rabbinic lore. So, ...
According to tradition, in the year 1569 after creation, Noah himself, guided by an angel, divided the world among his three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Imagine the scene – a wor...
They're about to embark on a mission to rebuild the world, and the first order of business? Dividing the land. But not just any land – we're talking about the entire planet! Accord...
Forget the pyramids; we're talking about the Tower of Babel. It all goes back to Nimrod. Remember him? The mighty hunter, the king who, according to tradition, was the first to rea...
But think about it: tradition tells us there were only ten generations between Noah and Abraham. Ten! And according to rabbinic thought, the actions—or rather, inactions—of those g...
The story of Abraham offers a powerful lesson on this very topic. It's not just about being righteous, but about doing righteous deeds, about actively choosing faith even when it's...
Our tale begins with angels leaving Abraham at midday, their wings carrying them towards Sodom as evening approached. Now, usually, angels are all about speed. They deliver their m...
It wasn’t a small, quiet affair. Oh no. This was a grand event, a spectacle of mourning and respect. According to Legends of the Jews, everyone who was anyone showed up. Shem and h...
