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.

Israelites: Manna from Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:81

There you are, wandering in the desert, sustained by food that literally falls from the sky. And yet…you grumble. You whine. You say, "Ugh, not manna again!" It sounds almost unbel...

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Giving of the Torah and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:102

We all know Moses. The guy who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah on Mount Sinai… a pretty big deal. But even Moses, seasoned leader and prophet, felt a tremor of ...

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Sihon in Battle and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:108

In Jewish tradition, the battles against Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, loom incredibly large. The sages even equated these triumphs to the monumental victory over Pharao...

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Balaam's Journey and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:20

The story begins with an ass – not just any ass, mind you, but one created on the sixth day of creation itself! According to Legends of the Jews, this creature was gifted to Balaam...

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Thou: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:130

That's exactly what happened to Moses. He pleaded with God, "Lord of the world! Let me, I pray, enter into the Land, live there two or three years, and then die." But God’s answer?...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Shimei

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:19

We’re going to delve into a story where a moment of perceived justice sets in motion a chain of events leading to... Rome. Yes, that Rome. Our tale revolves around King Solomon, th...

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Wisdom of Solomon of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:4

You know, being king isn't just about wearing a crown. It's about the little things, the daily grind of governing. And sometimes, those little things can spark big trouble. Our tal...

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Shishak and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:14

We left off with the tribe of Dan backing down from their planned invasion of Judah. Good news for Judah. But, as often happens, one problem solved just paves the way for another. ...

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Hezekiah's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 9:32

Isn't it fascinating how sometimes, even after experiencing incredible miracles, we can still miss the point? Take Hezekiah, for example. Here was a king who witnessed firsthand th...

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