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.

David's Transgression and Shabbat

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:79

As Ginzberg retells it in Legends of the Jews, at that very moment, an angel descended, not to offer comfort, but to execute judgment. The angel slew four of David's sons, the prop...

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Abigail Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:85

We often hear about the heroes, the kings, the prophets... but what about their wives, their mothers, the women who shaped their destinies? Let's talk about Abigail, one of the mos...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:21

Today, we're diving into a story about Solomon, the king renowned for his wisdom, and a misstep that, according to some traditions, nearly cost Jerusalem everything. The tale begin...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:47

And what he hears… saves him from death! The story goes that he heeded the advice of a rooster, and by doing so, he managed to cheat fate. We don't know the details of the advice, ...

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Solomon's Transgression and Queen

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:51

We know him for his wisdom, his judgment, and, of course, the Temple he built. But how did that wisdom manifest itself day to day? Well, stories abound, and some of the most intrig...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Queen

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:56

But imagine getting a summons from King Solomon himself! That’s precisely what happened to the Queen of Sheba in the legends surrounding this powerful and mysterious monarch. So, S...

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Solomon and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:95

Sometimes, the story behind them is as holy as the place itself. Take Solomon's Temple, for instance. It wasn't just built on any old plot of land. The location itself was divinely...

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Solomon's Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:112

We often focus on his wisdom, his judgment, the Temple he built. But imagine the spectacle, the sheer wow factor of his court! It wasn't just a throne that made it so magnificent. ...

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Solomon's Journey and Bible

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:113

Forget the little finger sandwiches and polite conversation. We're talking about a feast of legendary proportions. And when it comes to legendary feasts, few can rival the table of...

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