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The Israelites certainly did. They were staring down some serious threats after escaping Egypt, and one of the scariest? Giants. But these weren't just any giants. We’re talking ab...
That’s kind of how Moses felt about Korah's rebellion. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses took Korah's transgression deeply to heart, fearing that afte...
About how a simple object, imbued with meaning, can bring about healing, or even... life? We find ourselves in the desert, with the Israelites, plagued by venomous snakes. A dire s...
We all know the story: the Israelites, wandering in the desert, grumbling (as they were wont to do!). And as a result, God sends serpents amongst them (Numbers 21:4-9). But here's ...
According to ancient Jewish tradition, the people of Israel are unlike any other nation. Why? Because their entire lives are framed by a devotion to Torah (Jewish law and teachings...
That’s a glimpse into the struggle of Moses, as his life drew to a close. The story goes that God, having decreed that Moses would not cross the Jordan into the Promised Land, then...
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....
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...
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...
