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.

Joshua in Battle and Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:129

This isn't just another name in the Bible; it represents something deeper. A persistent, almost archetypal force of opposition. The story of Amalek isn't just a historical account;...

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Wisdom of Amalek and Eliphaz

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:131

The Jewish tradition is full of stories that explore these themes, and one particularly striking example revolves around the ever-present animosity toward the nation of Amalek. Why...

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Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:10

It turns out, the ancient stories have a lot to say on the matter. We find ourselves with Moses, after the giving of the Torah, setting up the legal system. He didn’t just appoint ...

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The Golden Calf and Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:33

It wasn't always meant to be this way, you know. According to the Legends of the Jews, it all goes back to the Golden Calf. Imagine, if you will, a world where every single Israeli...

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Paths of Judgment and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:66

The text suggests that false testimony can actually disrupt the natural order, causing the clouds to scatter, leading to drought and famine! It's a pretty dire image. And the reaso...

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The Ten Commandments and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:69

It’s like a vast, intricate tapestry, where seemingly disparate threads are woven together to create a breathtaking whole. Today, let's explore one such connection: the link betwee...

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The Ten Commandments of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:71

According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, after hearing those earth-shattering pronouncements, the Israelites thought, "Yes! This is it! God's going to reveal the entire Torah [...

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The Ten Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:74

We often talk about Moses receiving the Torah, but sometimes we forget the sheer, overwhelming experience of the Israelites at that moment. They didn't just get handed a book; they...

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Israelites: The Ten Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:75

You see, there’s a story about the moment the Israelites received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. Remember, they were initially in direct communication with GOD. And when they...

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