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.

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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Giving of the Torah and Miracles

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:17

It's not just a matter of logistics. According to tradition, the timing was absolutely crucial, divinely ordained, and brimming with meaning. : The Israelites are freed from centur...

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Wonders of Genesis and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:19

You’re marching towards… well, you don't exactly know where, but it's away from Pharaoh! Wouldn't you expect the Divine to hand down the ultimate instruction manual right then and ...

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Oral Torah of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:20

It’s not just a coincidence. Jewish tradition loves patterns, and the number three seems to be deeply woven into the fabric of our story, connecting the Torah, the people of Israel...

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The Golden Calf and Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:33

It wasn't always meant to be this way, you know. According to the Legends of the Jews, it all goes back to the Golden Calf. Imagine, if you will, a world where every single Israeli...

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Moses Studies Torah and Sinai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:44

A huge mountain. And then, suddenly, it lifts up... and hovers over your head. That, my friends, is how the Israelites accepted the Torah. It wasn't exactly a spur-of-the-moment de...

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Hell and Its Gates of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:53

We often picture it as a booming voice echoing across the desert, but the rabbinic tradition paints a far more intricate – and frankly, – picture. Imagine this: to truly drive home...

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Mount Sinai and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:58

The ancient rabbis pondered this very question. They imagined a conversation between God and Israel, a dialogue about the ultimate reward for following the Torah, the sacred teachi...

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The Ten Commandments and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:69

It’s like a vast, intricate tapestry, where seemingly disparate threads are woven together to create a breathtaking whole. Today, let's explore one such connection: the link betwee...

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