Parshat Beshalach

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The splitting of the Red Sea, the Song of the Sea, the miracle of manna, water from the rock, and the battle against Amalek. Exodus 13:17-17:16.

Kingdom of Joshua and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:158

That's a glimpse into the story of Joshua taking over leadership from Moses. The moment had arrived. Joshua was ready, dressed for the occasion, prepared to step into the daunting ...

MosesHoly Land

Joshua's Transgression of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:3

It wasn't always a simple, smooth affair, as we learn in the fascinating accounts woven into the tapestry of Jewish legend. Today, let's delve into a moment described in Legends of...

CreationHeavenNoah & FloodPatriarchs

Joshua: Wisdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:5

What would you do? What wisdom would you impart? This is the poignant scene we find ourselves in with Moses, nearing the end of his earthly journey. According to Legends of the Jew...

HeavenMosesMysticismDivine Names

Wisdom of Joshua and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:24

It’s a powerful moment to contemplate. Tradition tells us that as Moses knew his time was drawing to a close, he summoned Joshua, his successor. He gathered all of Israel, and impa...

MosesHoly Land

Joshua's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:25

The weight of responsibility falls on Joshua's shoulders. He turns to Moses, his mentor, his teacher, with a worry etched on his face. "O my teacher Moses," he asks, "what will bec...

MosesHoly Land

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...

MosesPrayerDivine NamesHoly Land

Moses in Heaven and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:52

The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic stories and folklore assembled by Louis Ginzberg, gives us a glimpse into a truly human moment for the greatest pro...

HeavenHell/GehennaMosesTorah

Death of Joshua and Caleb

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

The story of Joshua preparing to conquer Jericho, as told in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), throws us headfirst into that shadowy world. Before a single soldier marched, Joshua ne...

DemonsMosesHoly Land

The Ark of the Covenant and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:7

It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, let me tell you. According to Legends of the Jews, the moment was ripe with miracles, all designed to solidify Joshua's authority in the eyes of t...

Noah & FloodMiraclesHoly Land