Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Mishael in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:116

And it involves… a second chance Passover! Imagine this: The Israelites are in the desert, fresh out of Egypt. God is laying down the law, literally. Among the instructions is the ...

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Eliasaph's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:13

They’re often more than just labels; they’re little prophecies, echoes of divine favor, or even warnings. Take the story of the tribe of Gad, for instance. Their prince was named E...

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Moses and David of Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:26

The Torah tells us that Moses took a census, not just once, but several times. This wasn't just idle counting! One specific count focused on the Levites, that special tribe dedicat...

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The Ten Commandments and Zelophehad

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:50

The one who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Ten Commandments…even he had moments where he had to turn to a higher power for guidance. The Legends of the Jews, that in...

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The Ten Commandments and Sinai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:53

You’ve stood at the foot of Mount Sinai, heard the very voice of God, and entered into a covenant promising to be His people. You’re practically glowing with spiritual energy…. Wel...

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Trial of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:55

We're talking about a fire so intense, so utterly divine, that it brought utter chaos, particularly amongst the tribe of Dan – and those "mixed multitude" who joined them on their ...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:58

After the incredible event of the Golden Calf, when Moses, in his blazing anger, shattered the first set of tablets, we read in Legends of the Jews that Moses demonstrated just how...

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Moses and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:59

We often picture a triumphant march, but the reality, according to Jewish tradition, was far more complicated. It's easy to imagine them yearning for the "good old days" – even tho...

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Shammua and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:90

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. Take, for example, the story of the spies sent to scout out the Land of Israel, a pivotal moment that shaped the fate of a generation. Their v...

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