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It turns out, even Samael, often described as the chief of the demonic realm, the accuser, the adversary (and sometimes confused with Satan, though that's a whole other story!), ha...
Take Joshua, for example. Initially, he wasn't exactly known for his brilliance. In fact, some called him a fool! But he served Moses faithfully. And as we read in Legends of the J...
The story of Achan gives us a glimpse. It's a tale of transgression, communal strife, and ultimately, redemption – or at least, the possibility of it. See, after the miraculous cro...
The story of Joshua and the Gibeonites is a powerful lesson in just that. You see, Joshua, successor to Moses, found himself in a bit of a quandary. He'd made an alliance with the ...
It wasn't just a matter of drawing lines on a map. It was, according to tradition, a divinely orchestrated process, a fascinating blend of the practical and the miraculous. After s...
After 28 years of leading them through war and peace, Joshua, the successor to Moses, passed away. According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzb...
It's not a decision to take lightly. So, they turn to God for guidance. And the answer they receive is… well, it’s pretty interesting. God basically says, “If your hearts are pure,...
Let’s delve into a little-known story from the time of the Judges, found in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, that shines a light on just that. We're talking about Kenaz. Remember hi...
She was a judge, a prophetess, a leader in ancient Israel. A force to be reckoned with! And yet, according to some traditions, even she wasn’t immune to a little… vanity. The Legen...
