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.

Teachings of Elijah and Akiba

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:31

Take the story of Elijah the Prophet. He's not just a figure from the Bible; he's a constant presence in Jewish folklore, always popping up to help those in need. But sometimes, hi...

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Elijah Ascends to Heaven and Meir

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:35

Sometimes, it's the small acts of kindness, the clever solutions, and the subtle interventions that ripple through generations. Take this story of Elijah, the prophet who, accordin...

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Elijah and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:44

It turns out, according to Jewish legend, it's all about how you treat your workers. We know Elijah as a zealous figure, a defender of God's honor. But the Legends of the Jews, as ...

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Elijah Ascends to Heaven and the Chariot

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:54

You know, the one who ascends to heaven in a chariot of fire? According to Legends of the Jews, it was Elijah himself who taught Rabbi Jose a profound lesson about the role of wome...

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Joshua: Elijah and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:69

It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for millennia, and Jewish tradition grapples with it head-on. We find one fascinating perspective in the stories surrounding the prophet Eli...

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Kingdom of Elijah and Baroka

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:70

It’s a question that has echoed through the ages, and Jewish tradition, specifically a story involving the prophet Elijah, offers a pretty compelling answer. Picture this: Rabbi Ba...

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Elijah and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:73

They weren't scholars, they weren't pious ascetics… they were clowns. Yes, you heard that right. Clowns. But not just any clowns. According to the Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), t...

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Elisha's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:7

Jewish tradition is full of stories of people in just such situations, and how they found unexpected help. Let's look at one, a poignant tale of a widow and the prophet Elisha. Thi...

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Jonah and the Great Fish

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 8:21

But let me tell you a story about a literal boat, a literal storm, and a prophet named Jonah. Now, we all know the story of Jonah and the whale (or big fish, depending on the trans...

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