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Jewish tradition certainly understands that feeling. Let's talk about the deaths of three towering figures in the Torah: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. You might think that because they...
We know the big picture: the Exodus, the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments. But what about the nitty-gritty, the day-to-day struggles and fears? Let’s zoom in on one particular moment,...
And the story of how he pushed back, how he insisted on something more, is a powerful one. It's a story that reveals not just Moses' character, but something profound about the rel...
It’s a question that’s echoed through the ages, and in the story of Balak and Balaam, we get a glimpse of a fascinating answer. Remember Balak, the King of Moab, and Balaam, the pr...
It happened to the Israelites. The story goes that Moses, ever faithful, prepared to lead them into battle against Midian. But the people… well, they weren't so enthusiastic. Accor...
He needed an advocate, someone to plead his case before the Almighty Himself. But who could possibly take on such a task? First, he turned to Mount Sinai. – Sinai! The very mountai...
It wasn’t exactly a calm, rational discussion – more like a celestial tug-of-war. According to Ginzberg’s retelling in Legends of the Jews, God was pretty miffed at Moses. Moses wa...
We get a glimpse into this transition in the Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic stories and lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg. It's not just about handing o...
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...
