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.

Kingdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:82

There's a fascinating story in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews that tackles this very question, and it involves none other than Moses himself. So, picture this: An Arabian king comm...

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Soul of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:86

Brutal labor, constant oppression, and no end in sight. That's the reality Moses walked into, and his heart broke for his people. But even in the face of such darkness, Moses becam...

MosesJobSoul

Moses's Transgression and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:87

We often think of it as a commandment straight from Mount Sinai, a divine decree etched in stone. And it is. But the story, as it often does in Jewish tradition, has layers and nua...

CreationJosephMosesPrayer

Legend of Moses and Balaam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:98

He has no clue that destiny has something truly unexpected in store. At this precise moment, war erupts between Ethiopia and its former eastern territories. King Kikanos, leading h...

Moses

Teachings of Moses and the Serpent

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:108

According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, Moses was the one who devised the plan to rid the city of the snakes. It all hinged on the clever use of... storks. Yes, yo...

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Kingdom of Moses and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:132

Maybe you're facing a challenge that seems insurmountable, a situation where you feel utterly trapped. Well, let me tell you a story about a literal pit and how someone climbed out...

Hell/GehennaJosephMosesEgypt

The Burning Bush and Amram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:162

We often imagine this grand spectacle, a booming voice from the heavens. But the traditional texts offer a much more intimate, nuanced picture of that pivotal moment. Imagine the s...

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The Burning Bush and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:163

Like the universe is asking you to do something impossibly huge, and all you can think is, "Who, me?" That's precisely where Moses found himself. Imagine the scene: Moses, tending ...

JosephMosesProphecyHoly Land

Moses's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:170

Let's take a little journey upward, following in the footsteps of Moses himself. Imagine this: Moses, during his ascent, arrives at the fifth heaven. What does he see? Hosts upon h...

HeavenMosesPrayer