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 David and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:95

I've got one for you, straight from the heart of Jerusalem and the mystical lore surrounding King David's tomb. Imagine a poor Jewish washerwoman, a woman known for her piety. She'...

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Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:24

Today, we’re diving into the story of Solomon, a king whose legendary wisdom was almost overshadowed by his transgressions. We all know Solomon for his wisdom, but let's be real: h...

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Michael Among the Heavenly Host and Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:86

We often hear about the human labor, the cedar from Lebanon, the gold and precious stones. But there's a less-told tale, a whisper from the shadows, involving beings not quite of t...

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Wisdom of Asmodeus and Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:135

We talked before about how King Solomon, wisest of men, tricked Asmodeus into revealing the secret of the shamir, the magical worm that could cut stone for the building of the Temp...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Naamah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:139

We often think of biblical figures as flawless, but the story of Solomon, the wisest of men, reminds us that even royalty can stumble. And it’s a wild ride to redemption. For three...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Ammon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:141

And not just any king, but King Solomon himself. In our continuing saga, we find Solomon not exactly sitting pretty. He's been dethroned, remember? The demon Asmodeus, in a classic...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Jeroboam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:3

There's a fascinating tale in Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, that dances right on that very question. It involves King Solomon, his daughter, and a prophecy that seeme...

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Wisdom of Solomon of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:4

You know, being king isn't just about wearing a crown. It's about the little things, the daily grind of governing. And sometimes, those little things can spark big trouble. Our tal...

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Death of Jeroboam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:8

According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, Jeroboam was no ordinary guy. He was a star student, a true disciple of the prophet Ahijah. We're told his teachings were a...

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