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.

Saul in Battle and Amalekites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:27

We find Saul embarking on a war against the Amalekites, a campaign divinely ordained for their complete extermination. But Saul, a man of conscience, grapples with the severity of ...

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Saul in Battle and Samuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:30

We often remember Saul for his flaws, his jealousy towards David, and his eventual tragic demise. But did you know that Saul's life was prolonged by none other than the prophet Sam...

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Saul in Battle of Samuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:34

You're facing your enemies, knowing your time is short. You seek guidance, a glimpse of hope, from the prophet Samuel. What Samuel tells him isn't exactly comforting. According to ...

Hell/Gehenna

David and Goliath and the Wilderness

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:8

Before he was battling Goliath or leading armies, David spent a lot of time alone in the desert. The midbar, the wilderness, can be a pretty intense place, but it’s also where hero...

King DavidTemple

Kingdom of David of Samuel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:11

His story is full of that kind of… knowing. Especially when it came to his anointing as king. You see, the prophet Samuel was sent to anoint a new king from among the sons of Jesse...

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David and Goliath of Orpah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:14

Take the story of David and Goliath. It’s not just a simple tale of good versus evil; it’s a complex web of family ties, past deeds, and divine reward, all playing out on the stage...

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Kingdom of David and Saul

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:25

His life was basically one long chase scene, wasn't it? Always looking over his shoulder, always one step ahead of Saul. But even in those darkest moments, the legends tell us, mir...

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Wisdom of David and Ahithophel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:38

The story of David and Ahithophel certainly makes you think so. We’ve talked before about their complex relationship – Ahithophel, the brilliant advisor whose counsel was once cons...

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Death of Joab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:42

He was laying siege to the Amalekite capital. For half a year, twelve thousand of Israel's finest soldiers had been camped outside the city walls, and… nothing. Can you feel the fr...

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