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's Prayer and Reuben

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The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," gives us a glimpse into that raw, fervent side of prayer as Moses, in his final act, intercedes for the tribes of Israel...

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Giving of the Torah and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:33

We often turn to prayer in times of need, but did you know that some prayers are believed to have shaped the very destiny of a people? Let's journey back to the time of Moses, a fi...

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Benjamin's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:38

And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...

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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 ...

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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...

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Wisdom of Moses and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:46

He had so much wisdom to impart, so many blessings yet to bestow upon each tribe of Israel. But time, as it always does, was running short. So, he gathers all those individual bles...

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Joshua: Trial of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:51

That’s a tiny glimpse into what Moses must have felt. Imagine this: after leading the Israelites for forty long years through the wilderness, after all the trials, the tribulations...

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Moses: Samael and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:57

It wasn’t exactly a walk in the park, let me tell you. Imagine this: Samael, having just heard Moses’ fiery words, scurries back to God, practically trembling. According to the leg...

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Kingdom of Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:71

He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...

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