Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Esau: Edom and the Patriarchs

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 24:11

The Book of Jubilees, a fascinating text offering a unique perspective on biblical narratives, tells a story about just such a moment – the tale of Esau selling his birthright to J...

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The Burning Bush and Egyptian

Apocrypha Book of Jubilees 47:14

We know he was found in the reeds, destined for greatness. But what happened between that moment and the burning bush? Well, the Book of Jubilees, a fascinating ancient text not in...

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Kingdom of Hannah

Apocrypha Book of Tobit 3:1

Remember, Tobit, a righteous man living in exile in Nineveh, had been blinded. His misfortune leads to a painful exchange with his wife, Hannah. It all starts when Tobit, thinking ...

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Words of the Heart

Apocrypha Letter of Aristeas 1:217

Ever wake up from a dream and think, "Wow, my brain is still stuck on that?" You're not alone. The ancients pondered this too. The Letter of Aristeas, a fascinating text purportedl...

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Legacy of the Forefathers

Apocrypha Psalm 154 1:19

It paints a picture of a community whose very speech and thoughts are a force for good. It begins by telling us where their minds are: "Their meditation is on the Law of the Most H...

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Faith of Bacchides

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 7:18

Specifically, we're looking at Maccabees I, chapter 7. Now, remember the context. We're in the thick of the Maccabean Revolt, a fight for religious freedom and Jewish sovereignty a...

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Alexander Balas in Battle

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees I 10:60

It wasn't just about power; it was about survival, faith, and the very soul of a people. Today, let’s crack open the First Book of Maccabees, specifically Chapter 10, and listen to...

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Moses at the Temple

Apocrypha The Book of Maccabees II 1:36

That feeling, that raw, desperate plea, it's woven deep into the fabric of Jewish history. And it echoes powerfully in the Second Book of Maccabees. This book, part of the Apocryph...

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Covenant of Abraham and There

Philo The Midrash of Philo 18:1

Take the covenant God makes with Abraham in Genesis 15. It's a big moment. God promises Abraham this whole huge swathe of land for his descendants. But then it gets…well, geographi...

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