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.

Marah's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:79

They did what any of us might do: they complained. Loudly. But Moses, ever the leader, knew what to do. Instead of joining in the despair, he turned to the one source of true hope:...

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Manna from Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:94

Not just any breakfast, mind you, but manna, that heavenly food that sustained the Israelites in the desert for forty years. According to Ginzberg’s retelling in Legends of the Jew...

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Manna from Heaven and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:98

It’s more than just a day off. It’s a connection to something ancient, something profound. It’s a chance to step back and remember. But it wasn't always easy. Imagine this: The Isr...

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Marriage of Miriam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:112

According to the Legends of the Jews, a masterful compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg, life in the desert wasn't just hardship. It was also a testament to divin...

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Amalek and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:116

No sooner did Amalek hear that the Israelites had finally escaped Egypt than he sprang into action. He raced after them, intercepting them at the Red Sea. Imagine the scene! Accord...

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Joshua's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:126

The battlefield was set, the armies were engaged, but the real battle, according to Legends of the Jews, wasn't on the ground at all. It was happening on a nearby height, where Mos...

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Moses's Transgression and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:127

That’s precisely what happened, according to tradition, with Moses. Picture this: the Israelite army locked in a fierce battle. The sun's sinking fast, threatening to plunge everyt...

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Amalek's Offering

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:134

Why "My Miracle?" Midrash tells us it’s because the miracle God wrought against Amalek wasn't just for Israel, but, in a way, for God too. The Sages explain that as long as the Isr...

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Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:10

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 ...

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