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.

Rod and Serpent of Abihu

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:80

And Jewish tradition, with its rich tapestry of stories, doesn't shy away from tackling it head-on. Take the story of Nadab and Abihu, sons of Aaron, the High Priest. We encounter ...

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The Burning Bush and Moses

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 53:9

And it all starts with a burning bush. iconic image: Moses, tending his flock, when suddenly...WHOOSH! A bush bursts into flames, yet somehow remains untouched. Intrigued, he appro...

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Staff of Moses and Mother

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 67:20

Specifically, the passage "Moses shall rejoice in the giving of his portion…" from the Sabbath morning service. It's not just a nice sentiment; it's connected to the "soul of all l...

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Staff of Moses and Circumcision

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 71:2

The Tikkunei Zohar, that mystical, poetic expansion of the Zohar, paints a picture of just that scene, a constant stream of souls seeking entry, seeking voice. It describes beings ...

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Staff of Moses and Middle

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 109:5

It’s like unlocking a hidden code to understanding… well, everything. Today, let's crack open Tikkunei Zohar 109. Don't worry, you don't need to be a Kabbalist to follow along! We'...

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Shekhinah: Aaron in the Days of Moses

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 112:12

That feeling, that tension, is woven right into the fabric of the cosmos, according to some of the deepest mystical teachings in Judaism. Let's turn to the Tikkunei Zohar, a centra...

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The Burning Bush of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:90

Ginzberg, in his masterful Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture of this pivotal moment. Moses, witnessing an Egyptian taskmaster brutally beating a Hebrew slave, was faced w...

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Kingdom of Aaron and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:230

Overwhelming. Now, imagine that sibling returns not just as family, but as a leader, a figure of immense importance. How would you react? That's the scene we find ourselves in as A...

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Moses: Jethro and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:2

He'd come to stay with Moses for over a year! But here's a little wrinkle in the story: for the first few months, Jethro didn't really see Moses in action as a judge. Why? Because,...

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