Parshat Metzora

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The purification process for one afflicted with tzaraat and laws regarding impurity in houses. Leviticus 14:1-15:33.

Jethro in Battle and Jonadab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:14

Jewish tradition is full of stories that suggest it does. And one of the most fascinating, and perhaps surprising, examples comes from the story of the Rechabites. These weren't Is...

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Adam and the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:30

The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic stories and lore by Louis Ginzberg, offers a few compelling reasons. It all boils down to wisdom, foresight, and a ...

Adam & EveTorahRepentance

Jacob's Legacy of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:24

It wasn't like they could just pop down to Home Depot. The Torah tells us about the intricate details of the Tabernacle, but sometimes leaves us wondering about the logistics. Well...

PatriarchsJosephTemplePrayer

Aaron and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:64

It wasn't just about hammering tent pegs and hanging curtains. There was a whole ritual, a consecration, full of wonder and divine intervention. One of the most fascinating aspects...

MosesTempleMessiahMiracles

Kingdom of Aaron of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:65

It wasn't just a quick anointing, you see. It was an entire week of living in the shadow of the Tabernacle, a period of seclusion from the everyday world, a real immersion into hol...

HeavenAdam & EveMosesTemple

Korah's Transgression and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:5

The story of Korah's rebellion against Moses is a classic tale of ambition gone awry, but according to some traditions, it all started with a bad hair day – literally. The Zohar, t...

MosesTorahTempleProphecy

Moses's Transgression and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:45

God created the world in six days. And after each day, He looked around and said, "Yeah, that's good." But not every day got that stamp. Why? Well, some say it's because of water. ...

Hell/GehennaMosesRepentance

Moses and the Angels of Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:16

What would you ask? Well, according to Ginzberg’s Legends of the Jews, Moses wasn’t just curious about any old thing. He wanted to know about the Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Temple. N...

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Death of Moses and Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:54

The stories surrounding Moses' death, as told in Jewish tradition, are nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine this: God, seeing that Moses was ready to depart from this world, tur...

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