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.

Faith of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:73

We often think of Abraham as the paragon of faith, but this passage paints a picture of him as a strategist, a man who wasn't afraid to... well, let's just say "bend the truth" to ...

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Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:105

Not for your strength, but for your character. That's the story of Moses, as he became king of Ethiopia. It's a wild tale, isn’t it? We often think of Moses leading the Israelites ...

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Giving of the Torah and Ethiopia

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:106

Not just the Moses who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah, and spoke to God face-to-face. But a Moses who was also a conquering king in Ethiopia? It sounds wild, d...

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Giving of the Torah and Metatron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:165

We know he received the Torah, but what was the journey like? What did heaven look like? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Louis Ginzberg, Mose...

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Metatron in Heaven and Erelim

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:167

According to Legends of the Jews, a breathtaking collection of rabbinic lore compiled by Louis Ginzberg, during his ascent to the third heaven, Moses witnessed something truly extr...

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Giving of the Torah and Zagzagel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:174

Some of the Jewish mystical tradition points to a pretty incredible source: the heavens themselves. Imagine Moses, not just receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai, but first journeying...

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Giving of the Torah and Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:176

We know he received the Torah, but the story doesn't end there. The legends surrounding his time on high are… well, legendary! According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Ginzber...

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Gabriel and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:187

According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses didn't just peek into the afterlife; he took a guided tour. And when he finally emerged from that harrowi...

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Rabbi Akiba Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:218

Moses certainly did. Imagine this: God asks you to go on a little errand. No biggie. But before you can even answer, God gives you a sneak peek – not just of the future, but of the...

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