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He'd come to stay with Moses for over a year! But here's a little wrinkle in the story: for the first few months, Jethro didn't really see Moses in action as a judge. Why? Because,...
It turns out, the ancient stories have a lot to say on the matter. We find ourselves with Moses, after the giving of the Torah, setting up the legal system. He didn’t just appoint ...
You’re marching towards… well, you don't exactly know where, but it's away from Pharaoh! Wouldn't you expect the Divine to hand down the ultimate instruction manual right then and ...
It’s not just a coincidence. Jewish tradition loves patterns, and the number three seems to be deeply woven into the fabric of our story, connecting the Torah, the people of Israel...
The story goes that when it came time for God to reveal the Torah, all the mountains in the world began to vie for the honor. Imagine them, these colossal peaks, practically jostli...
We all know the big picture – freedom from slavery, the Ten Commandments. But what about the finer details? What was the tone, the emphasis, the heart of his message? Well, accordi...
It wasn't always meant to be this way, you know. According to the Legends of the Jews, it all goes back to the Golden Calf. Imagine, if you will, a world where every single Israeli...
Take the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. : accepting Judaism isn't just a declaration; it's a process. A transformational journey. According to tradition, a convert must und...
It wasn't exactly a picnic. The Midrash paints a picture of intense anticipation, mixed with a healthy dose of terror. From the moment the Israelites arrived in the third month – S...
