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.

Gabriel and the Heavenly Realms

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According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses didn't just peek into the afterlife; he took a guided tour. And when he finally emerged from that harrowi...

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The Burning Bush

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:196

According to tradition, it's going to be quite the leadership gathering. Legends tell us that in that Messianic era, Moses himself will be one of the seven shepherds guiding Israel...

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Faith of Moses and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:209

Words can be powerful, even dangerous. And sometimes, according to Jewish tradition, they can have…physical consequences. Think about Moses. Here he is, chosen to lead the Israelit...

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The Burning Bush and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:214

Moses, fresh from his encounter with the burning bush, is now tasked with the monumental job of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. He’s got a bit of an edge, maybe a little too m...

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Moses in Joseph's Time and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:215

According to Ginzberg's masterful retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses didn't exactly jump for joy when he got the divine call. In fact, he voiced some pretty significant doubts...

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Moses: Pharaoh and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:216

Sounds daunting. Now, imagine that you are convinced you’re not eloquent enough to pull it off. That’s precisely the situation Moses found himself in. As Ginzberg recounts in Legen...

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Moses's Miracle and Serah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:237

The Torah tells us that Moses gathered the elders and performed miracles to prove his divine appointment. But according to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzber...

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Pharaoh: Moses and Divine Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:238

Turns out, Moses knew exactly how that felt, way back in ancient Egypt. Imagine this: Moses, chosen by God to lead his people out of slavery, invites the elders of Israel to join h...

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Birth of Pharaoh and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:240

It's not just a story from a book; it was a moment of cosmic significance. Imagine the scene: Pharaoh's birthday. A huge deal. He's not just any king, remember – according to Legen...

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