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.

God Himself's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:352

Singing, probably. But what happens when our songs rise up, filled with joy and gratitude? Well, imagine this: the angels in Heaven are just about to start their song of praise to ...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:4

But according to tradition, getting the coffin out of Egypt in the first place was a whole adventure in itself. See, according to Legends of the Jews, retold by Louis Ginzberg, Egy...

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Splitting of the Sea and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:27

He's got the entire Israelite nation behind him, the relentless Egyptian army closing in, and a vast, unforgiving sea in front of him. What's a leader to do? The familiar story tel...

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Angels Attend to Gabriel and Beware

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:31

The ancient stories of the Exodus are filled with moments like these, moments where divine intervention shapes the course of history. Take the story of the parting of the Red Sea. ...

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Pharaoh: Uzza and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:40

The story begins with God convening His celestial court, His "family" of angels. He's about to make a case, and He wants their input. As we learn in Legends of the Jews, God addres...

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Moses's Transgression and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:64

The story of that moment, of the shirah, the song, is richer than you might imagine. It wasn't just a spontaneous outburst. According to Legends of the Jews, when it came time to s...

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Manna from Heaven of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:103

It’s a question that’s haunted Jewish tradition for centuries, and the answers are woven into some truly amazing stories. Legend tells us that when King Josiah knew the Temple was ...

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Miriam's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:110

It wasn't just any well; it was a spring that traveled with them! Imagine that – a constant source of fresh water, appearing wherever they camped. The water that flowed wasn't just...

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Amalek in Battle and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:120

The ancient Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, thought they had that… but then Amalek came along. The story of Amalek is more than just a battle; it's a clash between faith and doubt,...

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