Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Moses Speaks for God

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 289:1

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, offers a breathtaking image. It begins with a single word: yasis. The text doesn't elaborate much on the word itself in this short p...

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Moses and the Heavenly Realms of Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:9

Jewish tradition offers some truly fascinating perspectives. For instance, the idea that God's goodness should reign on earth just as it does in Heaven. To achieve this, the tradit...

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Moses and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:10

Forget Genesis for a moment; this is about the Hebrew alphabet vying for the ultimate honor! Imagine the scene: Each letter steps forward, making its case to God. First up, Shin (ש...

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Moses Studies Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:5

Jewish tradition answers with a resounding "YES!" It's a story woven into the very fabric of creation, a cosmic promise whispered through the ages. According to the Legends of the ...

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Moses: Shabbat and Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:77

You know, those moments where you think, "Wait, how did that happen?" Jewish tradition is rich with stories filling in those blanks, offering glimpses into the hidden corners of cr...

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Hagar and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:98

Sarah, wife of Abraham, certainly did when they journeyed to Egypt. to a fascinating episode from Legends of the Jews that shows just how powerfully things can turn around. Picture...

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Rakyon Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:104

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, when Abraham and his entourage finally arrived back in Canaan, they made a point of seeking out the same lodgings they'd u...

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Media and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:147

They're prophecies, warnings, glimpses into the future, and sometimes, even clues about the fate of nations! Remember the story of Joseph in Egypt? He's not just interpreting dream...

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Angels Attend to Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:150

And according to Jewish tradition, his extended stay behind bars had a very specific reason. We all know the story: Joseph, sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, rises in powe...

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