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.

Korah's Transgression and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:5

The story of Korah's rebellion against Moses is a classic tale of ambition gone awry, but according to some traditions, it all started with a bad hair day – literally. The Zohar, t...

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Moses's Transgression of Abiram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:17

We're talking about Moses, of course, and the infamous rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. These weren’t just any rebels; they were challenging Moses's leadership, his very aut...

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Moses: Korah's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:18

Remember him? He was the dude who led a massive rebellion against Moses’s leadership in the wilderness. It wasn't just a little grumbling; it was a full-blown challenge to Moses's ...

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Nebo and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:50

The ancient Israelites certainly did. And sometimes, loss can make that feeling even more intense. Imagine this: You're trekking through the desert, following a cloud that miraculo...

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Death of Aaron of Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:77

According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Amalek, that ancient nemesis, saw an opportunity. You see, with Aaron's passing, the protective clouds that had ...

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Moses Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:80

Imagine this: After decades wandering in the wilderness, they’re finally at the border of the Promised Land. Can you feel the anticipation? The collective sigh of relief? But here'...

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Moses's Transgression and the Wilderness

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:82

The story of the Israelites and the serpents in the wilderness offers us a powerful glimpse. You remember the story. After complaining yet again about their circumstances, God send...

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Wisdom of Moses and Nehoshet

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:83

About how a simple object, imbued with meaning, can bring about healing, or even... life? We find ourselves in the desert, with the Israelites, plagued by venomous snakes. A dire s...

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Moses's Transgression of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:89

But did they just launch into their own tune? Not quite. According to Legends of the Jews, when the Israelites were at the Red Sea, Moses, their teacher and leader, first sang the ...

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