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.

Giving of the Torah and Eleazar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:111

Jewish tradition is filled with these poignant moments, often involving the greatest figures in our history. Take the story of Moses, and a seemingly small slip-up that had surpris...

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Phinehas in Zion

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:112

It’s a question that echoes through so many stories, and it’s definitely at the heart of how the Israelites ended up going to war with Midian. See, the conflict wasn't just about a...

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Ahithophel in David's Court

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:114

The sages teach us that God bestowed three gifts upon the world: wisdom, strength, and wealth. But these gifts, potent as they are, come with a caveat. If they originate from God, ...

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Moses's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:139

He'd been praying, begging, trying everything he could to change God's decree that he wouldn't enter the Promised Land. But it wasn't working. And that's when, as Legends of the Je...

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Kingdom of Joshua and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:158

That's a glimpse into the story of Joshua taking over leadership from Moses. The moment had arrived. Joshua was ready, dressed for the occasion, prepared to step into the daunting ...

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Mount Nebo's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:9

Jewish tradition paints a vivid picture of his ascent to Mount Nebo, a place shrouded in significance. But here's a curious detail: this single mountain, according to some accounts...

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Aaron: Kingdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:12

It’s a story filled with both sorrow and profound peace, a final chapter worthy of such a monumental figure. The command from God for Moses to ascend Mount Nebo and there meet his ...

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Moses in the Wilderness and Angel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:27

He's led the Israelites for forty years, through thick and thin, through miracles and rebellions. He’s shepherded them from slavery to the very edge of the Promised Land. And now, ...

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Giving of the Torah and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:33

We often turn to prayer in times of need, but did you know that some prayers are believed to have shaped the very destiny of a people? Let's journey back to the time of Moses, a fi...

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