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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The ancient wisdom tradition understands that feeling all too well. It reminds us, "O son of man, let not time deceive thee; thou must wither away, and leave thy place, to rest in ...
And not just any king, but King Solomon himself. In our continuing saga, we find Solomon not exactly sitting pretty. He's been dethroned, remember? The demon Asmodeus, in a classic...
We often take language for granted, but sometimes, stories come along that remind us just how potent our speech can be – even life-saving. to a curious tale, a little gem tucked aw...
King Solomon, the wisest of all men, certainly tried. And the story of his scribes, Elihoreph and Ahijah, is a fascinating, if ultimately sobering, tale about just that. These were...
