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.

The Dew Of Resurrection

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And it all starts with… dew. Yes, dew. Specifically, the tal, the dew of resurrection. But where does this life-giving moisture originate? According to some, it descends from the v...

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How The Resurrection Will Take Place

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We find hints and glimpses throughout our sacred texts, and when you piece them together, a fascinating picture emerges. One particularly vivid description comes from Eliyahu Zuta....

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The World To Come

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It’s a question that’s been pondered for millennia. And while Jewish tradition offers glimpses, it often leaves us with more questions than answers. But that's part of the beauty, ...

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The First Things Created

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It’s a question that’s captivated mystics and theologians for centuries. Our tradition offers some pretty wild and wondrous answers! According to Legends of the Jews, that incredib...

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The Alphabet

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There's a wild story in Jewish tradition that explains exactly why, involving a heavenly court, a lot of pleading, and even a little bit of divine disappointment. The Legends of th...

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The First Day

Ginzberg Vol. 1

Jewish tradition has some pretty incredible answers. to the very first day of creation. According to Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, on day one, God brought forth ten things. : te...

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The Fifth Day

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to our tradition, the fifth day of creation was all about bringing forth life into the waters and the skies. The Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, tells us that...

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The Ideal Man

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Jewish tradition certainly has, and the figure of Adam, the first man, looms large in that contemplation. to some fascinating stories about him, drawn from the rich tapestry of Jew...

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Sabbath In Heaven

Ginzberg Vol. 1

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, before the world even existed, there was a need for beings to praise God. So, He created the angels, the holy Hayyot (holy...

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