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.

Abraham and the Fires of Gehenna of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:301

That’s what the fourth plague was like for the ancient Egyptians. Pharaoh, stubborn as ever, had ignored the previous warnings. He wouldn't release the Israelites, wouldn't listen ...

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Joseph the Dreamer and the Firstborn

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:332

We often think of it as simply the death of the firstborn sons, but the scope, according to some fascinating interpretations in our tradition, was far, far wider. Pharaoh, blinded ...

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Kingdom of Red Sea

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:346

We often picture them fleeing with just the clothes on their backs, but the story is actually…a lot richer. Imagine this: The Israelites aren't just leaving Egypt empty-handed. The...

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God Himself's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:352

Singing, probably. But what happens when our songs rise up, filled with joy and gratitude? Well, imagine this: the angels in Heaven are just about to start their song of praise to ...

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Raamses's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:354

We read about it in the Torah, of course, but the Rabbis, through Midrash and aggadah, filled in the details, painting a vibrant picture of that miraculous journey. Imagine this: T...

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Israelites: The Ten Plagues

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:13

Amalek and his magicians – the king's advisors – break the news: these Israelites? They're gone for good. And that's when things really hit the fan. According to Legends of the Jew...

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Samael and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:23

Jewish tradition has some fascinating answers, and they often involve celestial dramas playing out behind the scenes. Take the story of the Exodus, the moment when the Israelites w...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:51

Moses, the parting of the waters... but what about the Egyptian side of things? It wasn't just a failed chase; it was a full-blown divine smackdown. Imagine this: the Egyptians, so...

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Wages of Sin and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:58

The text we have before us doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of that moment. As the Egyptians lay dying on the shore, defeated and broken, they were forced to witness the t...

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