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.

Kingdom of Asher

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:12

Prepare to meet the tribe of Asher. Now, we all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But the legends surrounding the tribe of Asher in Legends of the Jews paint a picture of ...

Naphtali in Joseph's Time

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:15

It's not just random. There's often a deeper meaning, a connection, a story waiting to be uncovered. to one of those pairings and see what we can find. Let's start with the tribe o...

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Trial of Moses and Shekinah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:20

Sounds simple enough. But picture it: trekking from tent to tent, peering into every dwelling, trying to keep an accurate tally. A logistical nightmare! As Ginzberg recounts in Leg...

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The Golden Calf of Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:23

I've been pondering the story of the Levites, and how they came to be chosen in place of the firstborn sons. It's a fascinating tale, but it raises a question: What happens when th...

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Kohathites Before the Flood

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:29

It wasn’t just about packing your bags; it was a meticulously organized operation, especially when it came to the most sacred objects. Think about the Levi'im, the Levites, the tri...

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Giving of the Torah and Shelomith

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:45

We know the story of Moses, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah. But what about the stories on the periphery, the lives touched by these grand events in unexpected ...

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Faith of Moses and From

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:66

It wasn't always straightforward, and the process of selection was often just as important as the people chosen. In the vast tapestry of Jewish tradition, choosing leaders was a sa...

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Trial of Moses and Meeting

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:67

The Torah gives us a fascinating glimpse into this when Moses, the ultimate leader, faces the challenge of delegation. Imagine: The Israelites are in the desert, a vast multitude, ...

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Holy Spirit and Eldad

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:70

It’s a theme that pops up again and again, even in ancient stories. Take Moses, for example. He's tasked with appointing elders and bringing them to the Tabernacle to receive the R...

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