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They'd just given him a hard time, no doubt. You can almost picture him throwing his hands up in exasperation, turning to God with a plea. According to Legends of the Jews, Moses p...
According to the Legends of the Jews, a masterful compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg, life in the desert wasn't just hardship. It was also a testament to divin...
According to the Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses chose his servant Joshua to lead the charge. Why? Because Moses knew that only a descendant of Rachel...
Can I really do this?" It's a universal struggle, and even Joshua, the future leader of Israel, felt it. Our story unfolds just after the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, with t...
The battlefield was set, the armies were engaged, but the real battle, according to Legends of the Jews, wasn't on the ground at all. It was happening on a nearby height, where Mos...
That’s precisely what happened, according to tradition, with Moses. Picture this: the Israelite army locked in a fierce battle. The sun's sinking fast, threatening to plunge everyt...
A wonderful moment. A sign of divine favor. But the Israelites weren't exactly thrilled. They turned to Moses and, essentially, said, "Thanks, but no thanks. We've had better." Ouc...
It's not just a matter of logistics. According to tradition, the timing was absolutely crucial, divinely ordained, and brimming with meaning. : The Israelites are freed from centur...
We often picture Moses standing alone on the mountain, receiving the word of God. But what about the women? Did they play a role? And if so, what was it? According to Legends of th...
