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Jewish tradition certainly suggests so. : we're taught that the Torah, God's own wisdom, is something we're meant to grapple with, to interpret, to argue over even! It's not a stat...
The story of Elisha and his disciple Gehazi is a potent reminder. Elisha, a prophet of great stature, had taken Gehazi under his wing. But Gehazi, alas, was deeply flawed. Despite ...
We read in the biblical books of Kings and Chronicles that he led the people astray, embracing idolatry and other abominations. But his son, Amon, well, he took things to a whole n...
The Talmud, specifically Tractate Gittin 56b, recounts the horrific events surrounding the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. It wasn't just a military defeat; it was a ...
Here, we learn about the not-so-neighborly behavior of the Ammonites, Moabites, Edomites, and Arabs toward the Israelites. While the Bariites—known for their compassion—didn't have...
One figure who lived through this unimaginable time was Baruch, the loyal scribe and companion of the prophet Jeremiah. The Talmud tells us that Baruch ben Neriah was not just a sc...
The story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—better known by their Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—gives us a glimpse. We find this tale tucked away in Ginzberg's L...
He was keen on everyone, including the Jewish exiles in his kingdom, worshipping his gods. But Daniel? Daniel was proving to be a particularly tough nut to crack. So, according to ...
You might think he'd be remembered with bitterness, given that Jerusalem fell during his reign. But, surprisingly, the legends paint a different picture. According to Legends of th...
