Parshat Haazinu

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Moses's great song reviewing God's faithfulness and Israel's rebellions, and God tells Moses to ascend Mount Nebo. Deuteronomy 32:1-32:52.

Trial of Moses of Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:154

He led the Israelites for forty long years, through trials and tribulations, bringing them to the very doorstep of the Promised Land. But he wasn't allowed to cross over. Why? The ...

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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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Benjamin's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:38

And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...

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Death of Nebo

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:40

It’s a question that’s sparked debate and wonder for centuries. The Torah tells us he died on Mount Nebo, overlooking the Promised Land he would never enter. But is that the whole ...

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Wisdom of Moses and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:46

He had so much wisdom to impart, so many blessings yet to bestow upon each tribe of Israel. But time, as it always does, was running short. So, he gathers all those individual bles...

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Israelites: Death of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:48

The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," recounts the final moments of Moses, and the sages fill in the gaps with incredible stories. Imagine this: Moses, the ma...

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Joshua: Trial of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:51

That’s a tiny glimpse into what Moses must have felt. Imagine this: after leading the Israelites for forty long years through the wilderness, after all the trials, the tribulations...

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Death of Samael and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:55

That's what the ancient texts hint at when they describe Samael's mission to confront Moses. Now, Samael—often identified with the angel of death, though some traditions paint a mo...

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Death of Moses and Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:58

Let me tell you a story… a story about Moses, facing down none other than Samael himself. Now, Samael isn't your run-of-the-mill angel. He's often depicted as the Angel of Death, a...

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