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.

Giving of the Torah and Eleazar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:111

Jewish tradition is filled with these poignant moments, often involving the greatest figures in our history. Take the story of Moses, and a seemingly small slip-up that had surpris...

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Death of Moses and Egyptian

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:136

It might sound sacrilegious, but the great Moses, our teacher, apparently did. And the conversation, as recorded in Legends of the Jews, is fascinating. According to Ginzberg's ret...

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Wisdom of Moses of Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:147

The story goes that when Moses realized that Heaven and Earth, the very cosmos, wouldn’t answer his prayers, he turned to humanity. He sought solace, intercession, from those he ha...

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Death of Moses and Jordan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:19

The story of Moses’ death in Jewish tradition is so much more than just an ending; it's a testament to his unparalleled relationship with the Divine. After receiving the decree of ...

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Wisdom of Moses and Sinai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:30

It's not just good manners; it's deeply rooted in our tradition. : before asking for something big, wouldn't you acknowledge the power and greatness of the one you're asking? That'...

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Israelites: Death of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:48

The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," recounts the final moments of Moses, and the sages fill in the gaps with incredible stories. Imagine this: Moses, the ma...

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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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Birth of Moses and Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:56

The ancient texts offer some pretty wild imagery. The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg, paints a vivid picture. It tells...

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World to Come of Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

It's a powerful image, isn't it? A promise from God, as recounted in Legends of the Jews, that "Thou that didst lead My children in this world, shalt also lead them in the future w...

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