Parshat Bereshit

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Covers the creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations from Adam to Noah. Genesis 1:1-6:8.

Foundations of Being and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:316

We often picture them as swift, dramatic events, but the stories tell a different tale—one of drawn-out suffering, and, yes, even a bit of divine trickery. Let's zoom in on the pla...

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Moses's Journey and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:22

According to Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg, Moses, overwhelmed, turned to God in desperation. "O Lord of the world!" he cried, comparing himself to a careless shepherd who...

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Rainbow Promise and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:32

The story of the Exodus is, of course, a cornerstone of Jewish history and faith. But have you ever really considered the sheer, almost overwhelming, power God wielded in that mome...

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Sinai: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:47

According to tradition, we’re talking about ten times total. And we’re not just talking about a quiet whisper in the wind. These are monumental, earth-shattering events. The text y...

CreationHeavenMosesTorah

The Ten Commandments and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:69

It’s like a vast, intricate tapestry, where seemingly disparate threads are woven together to create a breathtaking whole. Today, let's explore one such connection: the link betwee...

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Throne of Glory and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:84

According to some traditions, the journey up the mountain was even more perilous than we imagine. Moses, a mortal man, ascending to the very Throne of Glory, surrounded by angels.....

CreationHeavenJosephMoses

The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:109

We all know the story: Moses is up on Mount Sinai, receiving the Torah, and the Israelites, impatient and doubting, melt down their gold and fashion a false idol. Moses descends, s...

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Divine Presence and Tabernacle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:4

A experience. God unveils before him the very blueprints for the Mishkan, the Tabernacle – that portable sanctuary that would house the Divine Presence during the Israelites' wande...

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The Golden Calf and Bezalel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:6

The story of Bezalel, the architect of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), offers a glimpse into that sacred space. Now, Bezalel wasn't just any craftsman. He came from impressive stock. Acc...

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