Parshat Eikev

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Promises of blessing for obedience, the description of the Land of Israel, remembering the golden calf, and the second tablets. Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25.

Oral Torah and Halacha

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 291:1

to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei Zohar 291 and see what secrets we can unlock. The passage begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "Your neck." But in the mystical world of th...

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Moses Studies Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:5

Jewish tradition answers with a resounding "YES!" It's a story woven into the very fabric of creation, a cosmic promise whispered through the ages. According to the Legends of the ...

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Teachings of Adam and Raziel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:30

It wasn't just about fitting a pair of every animal; according to tradition, it had to accommodate spirits as well. Only the fish were exempt from needing a berth. So how did he ma...

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Abraham in Battle and Melchizedek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:119

Even if you're Abraham, the father of monotheism, it turns out you're not immune. Imagine this: Abraham has just pulled off an incredible victory, rescuing Lot and defeating a coal...

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Kingdom of Esau and Jacob

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:47

Their lives continued to unfold, intertwined with family drama and divine purpose. Let's delve into the next chapter of their story, shall we? Imagine Esau, out on a hunting trip, ...

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Jacob's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

It's far more than just a tale of sibling rivalry and Egyptian intrigue. According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Jacob endured the hardships of his ...

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Ephraim's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:379

We find ourselves in the Book of Genesis, with Jacob – also known as Israel – nearing the end of his life. He's ready to bestow blessings upon his grandsons, the sons of Joseph: Ep...

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Death of Jacob and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:397

It’s a powerful theme that echoes through the Torah and the later rabbinic traditions. Take Jacob, for example, on his deathbed, surrounded by his sons. His words, according to Leg...

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Birth of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:64

It's easy to think of Moses as a lone figure, leading his people to freedom. But according to tradition, his birth was intertwined with the fate of an entire generation. The text "...

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