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.

Legend of Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:66

But have you ever wondered about the smooth skin around its nose? Well, according to some beautiful old stories, there's more to that bovine face than meets the eye! The Legends of...

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First Days of Existence

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:71

We often dismiss insects or animals as pests, but Jewish tradition teaches us a profound lesson: "Whatever God created has value." Even the creatures that seem useless or even noxi...

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Pillars of Existence and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:6

Not according to some powerful Jewish legends! They paint a picture of a world created specifically for us, for the people of Israel. It’s a pretty bold claim, isn't it? But let's ...

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Lore of the Ancients and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:12

The universe is a vast, seemingly endless expanse, and yet, here we are, tiny humans on a small planet, contemplating our existence. It’s a question that has plagued philosophers a...

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Lailah in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:23

According to Jewish tradition, it’s quite a journey. Imagine all the souls of humanity, not just those alive now, but every soul that ever was or ever will be, all nestled together...

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Darkness Below and Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:24

Jewish tradition offers some fascinating, and frankly, pretty intense ideas about what awaits us on the other side. Let's take a peek. Imagine this: evening falls. Not just any eve...

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Adam's Transgression and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:123

Imagine God calling out to his body, "Adam! Adam!" And the body answers, "Lord, here am I!" It's a poignant exchange, isn't it? God reminds Adam of his earthly origins: "Dust thou ...

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The Great Flood and Adam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:1

We're going way back, past reality TV, to the dawn of humanity, to explore the birth of Cain. The Talmud (Eruvin 18b) tells us that there were ten generations from Adam to Noah. Wh...

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Teachings of Adam and Raziel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:30

It wasn't just about fitting a pair of every animal; according to tradition, it had to accommodate spirits as well. Only the fish were exempt from needing a berth. So how did he ma...

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