Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

Isaac's Transgression of Esau

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:271

We know so much about their journeys, their struggles, their revelations... but how did they actually go? Let's turn our attention to the passing of Isaac. Ginzberg, in Legends of ...

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Jacob's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

It's far more than just a tale of sibling rivalry and Egyptian intrigue. According to the Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Jacob endured the hardships of his ...

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Teachings of Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:35

Judah, in his later years, implores his children: "Do not intoxicate yourselves with wine." Why this warning? Because, he says, "wine twists the understanding away from the truth, ...

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Moses in the Holy Land

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:356

Six hundred thousand families, all on foot. That's already a crowd beyond imagining. But picture each family, not just with mom and dad, but with FIVE children riding horses! It's ...

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Death of Pharaoh and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:57

We know the biblical account, but what about the legends, the stories whispered in hushed tones across generations? Well, according to those whispers, Pharaoh never truly died. Ima...

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Amalek and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:116

No sooner did Amalek hear that the Israelites had finally escaped Egypt than he sprang into action. He raced after them, intercepting them at the Red Sea. Imagine the scene! Accord...

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Mount Sinai in Heaven and Moriah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:26

The entire world, and that's the spot chosen for the most monumental event in Jewish history? It's a question that's echoed through generations, and the answers… well, they're laye...

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Joshua's Journey and Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:47

We all know the story – the Exodus, the wandering in the desert, and finally, the moment to claim their inheritance. But it wasn’t just a simple walk in the park. There were nation...

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David and Goliath of Philistines

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:30

It’s easy to imagine them as these larger-than-life figures, all might and no moral compass. But what if their greatness actually lay in their unwavering commitment to justice? Tak...

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