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.

Reuben's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Reuben, burdened by the weight of his past transgression, felt compelled to warn those around him. He spoke of seven tempt...

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Wisdom of Simon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:19

After giving his final words of wisdom to his children, Simon, full of years – one hundred and twenty to be exact – breathed his last and joined his ancestors. Now, you might think...

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Trials of Job and Bildad

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:34

His story, filled with unimaginable trials, continues to resonate through the ages. After the initial shock of Job's catastrophic losses, his so-called friends arrive to "comfort" ...

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Birth of Moses and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:76

Seriously close. We all know the story: Pharaoh, terrified by the growing Israelite population, orders all newborn Hebrew boys to be thrown into the Nile. A brutal decree born of f...

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The Ten Plagues and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:264

We all know the broad strokes: Pharaoh, Moses, plagues, freedom. But the details… oh, the details are where things get truly wild. The Torah recounts the ten plagues, each a devast...

Korah's Transgression and Hannah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:23

You remember Korah. He was the guy who led a rebellion against Moses in the wilderness, challenging his authority. And, as we read in Numbers 16, the earth opened up and swallowed ...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:101

I'm not just talking metaphorically big, but physically, impossibly huge. Let's talk about Og, king of Bashan. Now, Og wasn't just tall; he was…unwieldy, let's say. Imagine someone...

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Kingdom of Amorites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:106

We often hear about brilliant strategies and mighty armies. But what if sheer, unbelievable size played a bigger role than we think? Let's talk giants. Not just any giants, but the...

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Lot's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:118

It's a story filled with nuance and, frankly, a little bit of surprise. These two nations, Moab and Ammon, were neighbors of the Israelites, descendants of Lot (Abraham's nephew) t...

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