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.

Wisdom of Solomon and Sheba

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:55

Intrigued, he decides to reach out to the Queen of Sheba. But how do you send a royal invitation across vast distances in those days? You use avian mail, of course! The text tells ...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Benaiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:57

Her visit to King Solomon is one of the most famous encounters in all of history. But before she even met the wise king, there was an intriguing little prelude involving this Benai...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Queen

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:59

The story goes that Benaiah, one of Solomon's most trusted courtiers, escorted the Queen to meet the king. But this wasn't just any meeting. Solomon, in his infinite wisdom (and pe...

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Humility of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:66

Jewish tradition is full of them! And sometimes, these riddles aren't just abstract puzzles; they're put to powerful figures in moments of high drama. to one such moment, recorded ...

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Saga of Tamar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:70

Jewish tradition is full of them – little mind-benders that seem designed to make you smile and scratch your head at the same time. to a few, shall we? Imagine this: "There is some...

Birth of Abraham and Daniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:75

They loved a good riddle, a clever paradox, and a chance to explore the hidden depths of Jewish thought. to a few of these ancient brain-teasers, culled from the rich tapestry of J...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Talk

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:89

The ancient stories are full of that kind of energy. And no one knew it better than King Solomon, the wisest of all men. Imagine Solomon, holding court, his legendary wisdom radiat...

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Messiah and the King

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:97

What would strike you most? The sheer size? The gleaming gold? Well, according to tradition, it was also Solomon’s incredible wisdom made manifest in every single detail. It wasn't...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:110

The stories we find in Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, paint a wild picture of this throne's journey. It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for...

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