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You know the story: Abraham, victorious in battle, refuses to take any spoils. Not a single thread. Not even a shoe-latchet. A tiny thing. But according to the Legends of the Jews,...
The story of Hagar and Sarah is a potent reminder. We find it woven throughout the book of Genesis, and expanded upon in fascinating ways by the Rabbis in the Midrash, those incred...
You’re not wrong. to a classic tale of jealousy, longing, and a bit of divine intervention, straight from the heart of the Sarah and Abraham story. Imagine this: Sarah, Abraham's w...
Our story today begins with Abraham, recovering from his self-circumcision, a profound act of devotion to God. (Genesis 17:24-27). But even in his convalescence, Abraham’s generous...
He belonged to that rare breed of truly pious individuals: those "who promise little, but perform much." (Avot 5:13) Remember the story of the three strangers who appear outside Ab...
That’s the kind of awe that Abraham inspired, according to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews. Even though the angels took on human form, hiding their true nature, Abraham’s sheer spir...
They were promised a child in their old age – a miracle, really. But when faced with the seemingly impossible, did they truly believe? The Torah tells us that when God says Sarah w...
In the Legends of the Jews, Ginzberg retells this powerful moment where Abraham challenges God's justice. Can you imagine that? Arguing with the Almighty! God, having already destr...
Even after the Shekhinah – that divine presence, the very aura of God – had withdrawn from him, Abraham didn't give up on praying for the sinners of his generation. Can you imagine...
