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The text we have before us doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of that moment. As the Egyptians lay dying on the shore, defeated and broken, they were forced to witness the t...
Here he was, fresh from witnessing the most incredible miracles, leading his people out of slavery, and what did he get in return? Gripes, complaints, and a profound lack of faith....
Our ancestors did the very same thing, as we learn from the story of Moses and the water from the rock. Imagine the scene: The Israelites are wandering in the desert, thirsty, desp...
According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses chose his servant Joshua to lead the charge. Why? Because Moses knew that only a descendant of Rachel...
Today, let's talk about Amalek. You might remember Amalek from the Bible – this was the nation that attacked the Israelites shortly after their miraculous Exodus from Egypt. It see...
Sometimes, it's not those who’ve lived with the miraculous all their lives, but rather a newcomer, a convert, who can see it most clearly. Our story begins with Jethro, the father-...
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...
It wasn't just about hearing the thunder and seeing the lightning. It was about a tangible, visceral connection – a bond sealed in blood. See, back then, there was no Temple, no es...
But let's delve into the story, because, as always, the details are fascinating. The Torah tells us that Moses ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, the sacred law, from God. ...
