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.

Israelites: The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:113

That’s the tightrope Moses walked, and according to Legends of the Jews, his bold words weren't without repercussions. Remember the Golden Calf? The Israelites, fresh from their li...

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Divine Presence and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:114

The Torah tells us about the Ohel Moed, the Tent of Meeting, a portable sanctuary that Moses set up outside the Israelite camp. But according to tradition, it wasn't just the Israe...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:141

It’s a question that pops up when we delve into the story of the Golden Calf, that infamous moment when the Israelites, fresh from their liberation from Egypt, decided to worship a...

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Levi and the Ark

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:111

This tribe, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, held a special place. They were the ones dedicated to the sanctuary, the ones who served God in the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and lat...

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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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