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.

Jethro in Battle and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:29

It’s a scene ripe with drama, intrigue, and conflicting advice. The story begins, as many of the best stories do, with a betrayal. Jethro, also known as Reuel—later to become Moses...

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Kingdom of Moses and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:132

Maybe you're facing a challenge that seems insurmountable, a situation where you feel utterly trapped. Well, let me tell you a story about a literal pit and how someone climbed out...

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The Burning Bush and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:213

A monumental task. You'd think Moses would be ecstatic, ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. But no, Moses hesitates. He's not exactly thrilled about the prospect. He rais...

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Moses: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:236

"What! Is our sorrow not great enough, burdened as we are by those who have suffered in Egypt from the very beginning? Must you add more to the land?" Can you imagine Aaron saying ...

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Pharaoh: Moses and Divine Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:238

Turns out, Moses knew exactly how that felt, way back in ancient Egypt. Imagine this: Moses, chosen by God to lead his people out of slavery, invites the elders of Israel to join h...

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Faith of Moses and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:250

Pharaoh, puffed up with his own power, demanded proof. "Who will believe you," he sneered, "when you claim to be God's ambassadors, if you can't even perform wonders that convince ...

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Kingdom of Moses of Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:254

That feeling, that impossible tension, isn’t new. The Israelites felt it acutely during their enslavement in Egypt, and their frustration boiled over in a truly heartbreaking way. ...

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Aaron: Moses and Redemption

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:259

We often picture Moses and Aaron striding confidently into Pharaoh's court, ready to unleash divine power. But according to tradition, there was a crucial pep talk from God Himself...

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Moses's Miracle and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:287

It all started with a walk by the river. Pharaoh, you see, had a little… problem. He fancied himself a god. Not just any god, mind you, but the god of Egypt. The problem? Gods aren...

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