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It’s a question that’s echoed through generations. According to the Book of Jubilees, it was Noah himself who laid out the boundaries. Imagine Noah, fresh off the Ark, surveying a ...
We're talking about Noah, of course. The righteous man in a world gone completely bonkers. And just before the floodgates open, God says something really interesting: "I will set u...
We all know the story – the flood, the animals, the rainbow. But have you ever stopped to imagine the sheer logistical nightmare of keeping all those creatures alive and well for o...
It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, if you'll pardon the pun. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, things got a bit…complicated. Ham, you see, was not thrilled a...
The story goes way back, all the way back to Noah and the ark. You see, after the flood, Noah needed to know if the waters had receded. So, naturally, he sent out a raven. Now, rav...
Philo, the great Jewish philosopher of Alexandria, certainly did. And in the Midrash of Philo, we get a fascinating glimpse into his allegorical interpretations. He reads the Torah...
to a fascinating little corner of Jewish thought that wrestles with exactly this question, found in The Midrash of Philo. Philo, in this particular midrash, is grappling with the s...
According to Tree of Souls, when Noah was loading up the ark, Og made a deal. He swore to Noah and his sons that if they’d let him come along, he’d be their servant forever. Now, s...
Today's story? It centers around the birth of a very, very special child – Noah. Yes, that Noah, of ark fame. Now, you might think you know the story. But before the floods, before...
