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.

Moses in Heaven and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:129

It’s a question that’s wrestled with in Jewish tradition, and the answers… well, they’re complex, poignant, and deeply human. Imagine Moses, standing before God, pleading his case....

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Noah and Joseph of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:11

It's not just about being punctual. Sometimes, it's about making a statement, about proving a point. And in Jewish tradition, the idea of doing things in broad daylight, for all to...

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Moses and the Angels of Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:16

What would you ask? Well, according to Ginzberg’s Legends of the Jews, Moses wasn’t just curious about any old thing. He wanted to know about the Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Temple. N...

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Moses's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:23

Here's a man who spoke to God, led his people out of slavery, and performed miracles. But now, facing his own mortality, he’s brought to his knees. The story goes that Moses, knowi...

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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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Revelation at Sinai and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:38

That's just a glimpse of the awe-inspiring power we're about to explore. This isn't just about destruction; it's about the raw, untamed force of the Divine, a power that both terri...

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Kenaz's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:5

One man, Kenaz, is tasked with a monumental mission: to bring forth the truth from each of the tribes. It's a daunting task, like trying to hold water in your hands. As the story g...

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Angels Attend to Jair

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:55

Today, we're diving into a tale from Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, a collection that draws from the vast ocean of Jewish tradition. It's a story of idolatry, defiance, and divin...

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Birth of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:5

Jesse, David's father, was a righteous man, no doubt. But even the most devout aren't immune to temptation, are they? The Legends of the Jews tells us of a moment when Jesse found ...

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