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.

Saga of Joseph and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:275

Jewish tradition certainly sees things that way, especially when we look at the plagues visited upon ancient Egypt. It wasn't just random suffering; each plague, according to our s...

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The Ten Plagues and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:286

It's not just the parting of the Red Sea, or the dramatic escape. It’s the sheer, focused intensity of it all. And at the heart of that intensity? The ten plagues. But have you eve...

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Moses's Miracle and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:4

After the Exodus, leading the Israelites wasn't just about miracles and divine guidance. It was about… people. And as any leader knows, people can be complicated. We read in Legend...

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Angels Attend to Moses and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:79

The Torah tells us that Moses, our great leader, was the humblest man on Earth. Now, that’s a big claim, isn’t it? According to the ancient texts, Moses’ humility wasn't a one-off ...

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Moses Beyond the Firmament and Caleb

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:105

The story goes that when the spies returned from scouting the land of Canaan – what we know today as Palestine/Israel – they cooked up a scheme to discourage the Israelites from ev...

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Moses Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:80

Imagine this: After decades wandering in the wilderness, they’re finally at the border of the Promised Land. Can you feel the anticipation? The collective sigh of relief? But here'...

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Mount Nebo's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:9

Jewish tradition paints a vivid picture of his ascent to Mount Nebo, a place shrouded in significance. But here's a curious detail: this single mountain, according to some accounts...

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Death of Moses and Jochebed

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:65

What happens when a legend disappears? When a leader, a prophet, a figure like MOSES, is simply… gone? The grief, of course, is immense. But beyond that, there's often a desperate,...

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Kingdom of Haman and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:134

It's easy to think of him as a simple puppet, but the ancient texts paint a more complex picture. According to Legends of the Jews, Haman’s hateful words found fertile ground in th...

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