Parshat Mishpatim

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A collection of civil and criminal laws covering slavery, damages, lending, and the covenant ceremony at Sinai. Exodus 21:1-24:18.

Adam and the Angels of Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:16

The story of Adam's creation is far richer than you might think. Imagine this: God, having finally convinced the angels that creating humankind was a good idea, turns to Gabriel an...

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Songs of the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:26

We’re all thrust into this world, screaming, seemingly without a clue. But what if there was a pre-birth experience, a sort of cosmic orientation, that shapes our very being? Jewis...

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Adam and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:42

Turns out, according to some stories, they almost made a pretty big mistake. Picture this: The angels, these celestial beings, were so impressed with Adam, the first human, that th...

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Adam in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:53

We often picture it as a place of endless leisure, but the Jewish tradition paints a more nuanced picture. It wasn't just about relaxation; it was about responsibility, connection,...

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Adam: Michael and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:112

Not just any trumpet, but the trumpet of the archangel Michael himself. And then, a chorus of angelic voices, echoing across eternity: "Thus saith the Lord, Come ye with Me to Para...

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Michael in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:119

He doesn't just offer condolences. He asks God for permission to personally prepare Adam's body for burial. for a second. The head honcho angel, requesting to handle this deeply hu...

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Enosh and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:9

According to tradition, the descent into depravity that started with Enosh, the grandson of Adam, really kicked into high gear during the time of his grandson Jared. And who was to...

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Shemhazai and the Angels of Istehar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:11

The ancient tales whisper of such a secret, and of the angels who coveted earthly delights, with consequences that echo through the stars. Imagine this: angels, beings of pure ligh...

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Shemhazai and the Angels of Azazel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:12

We pick up with Shemhazai and Azazel. Now, these weren’t just any angels. They were part of a group who, according to some traditions, were sent to Earth to observe humanity. But, ...

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