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.

Zelophehad and the Fires of Gehenna

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It's all about second chances, missed opportunities, and the consequences of not truly listening. So, the Israelites, fresh off the heels of the whole spy debacle—you know, the one...

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The Golden Calf and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:119

The ancient Israelites certainly did. Imagine the scene: they're fresh out of Egypt, they've messed up big time with the Golden Calf, and morale is, shall we say, a little low. So,...

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Death of Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:22

A pretty definitive ending, you might think. But the story doesn't stop there. Oh no. Jewish tradition loves to explore the "what happens next?" What happens to these rebels after ...

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Korah's Transgression and the Wilderness

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:26

We're talking about the story of KORAH, a figure most known for his rebellion against Moses in the wilderness. A rebellion that, as the Torah tells us, led to a pretty dramatic end...

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Manna from Heaven and Sihon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:92

The ancient Israelites did something similar with manna, that miraculous food from heaven. As the story goes, they sang a song not to the manna, but to the well that accompanied th...

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The Ten Commandments and Sihon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:93

We know the big picture: the Exodus, the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments. But what about the nitty-gritty, the day-to-day struggles and fears? Let’s zoom in on one particular moment,...

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Sihon in Battle and Amorites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:96

Our tale centers on Sihon, king of the Amorites, and his clash with Moses and the Israelites. Now, this wasn't just any skirmish. This was war. And it ended, as the story goes, in ...

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Birth of Heshbon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:97

It wasn't just divine intervention; sometimes, it took a little bit of clever strategy and a whole lot of faith. We pick up the story after the fall of Heshbon. Israel now possesse...

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Kingdom of Og

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:103

We're not just talking spiritually big, but physically… colossal. Let's talk about Og, King of Bashan. Og. The name alone conjures images of a giant striding across the ancient lan...

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