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.

Kingdom of Abraham of Nimrod

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:40

Let me tell you a story about Abraham, long before he was Abraham Avinu, our father, and a pivotal moment that shaped his destiny. Imagine a young Abraham, surrounded by idols in t...

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Nimrod: Kingdom of Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:43

Days turn into weeks. Hope dwindles. You cry out... and someone actually answers. That's essentially the scene we find ourselves in with Abraham in this incredible passage from Gin...

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Death of Abraham and Nimrod

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:45

He was determined to make Abraham pay the ultimate price: death by fire. He ordered one of his princes to drag Abraham to the furnace. But here’s where things get interesting. Acco...

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Trial of Abraham of Nimrod

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:48

We all know the tale, but let's really dig into the heart of it. The story goes that King Nimrod, a pretty unpleasant character if we're being honest, decided to throw Abraham into...

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Nimrod: Abraham and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:80

It wasn’t exactly a quiet conversation. Let's delve into a dramatic scene, a clash of ideologies played out before a powerful king. Our story comes from Ginzberg’s Legends of the J...

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Covenant of Abraham of Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:143

They were promised a child in their old age – a miracle, really. But when faced with the seemingly impossible, did they truly believe? The Torah tells us that when God says Sarah w...

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Covenant of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:7

But instead of beelining straight for the Promised Land, they wandered in the desert for what felt like forever. Why? Well, it turns out there's more to it than just getting lost. ...

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Covenant of Abraham and Blessings

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 2:12

It all starts with a simple verse: "These are those who were counted of the children of Israel…" And from there, it launches into a deep dive about blessings, promises, and the end...

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The Tower of Babel and Bursif

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 38:11

It happens to the best of us. And sometimes, the reason is more profound than just a lack of sleep or a complicated explanation. Our story begins with the Tower of Babel. Remember ...

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