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.

Joseph and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:495

The story of Joseph, his coffin, and Moses is one such tale. It's a powerful reminder that even in the chaos of escape and liberation, honoring a pledge matters deeply. Imagine the...

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Pharaoh's Transgression and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:9

But he's cunning. He doesn't just decree slavery outright. Instead, as we read in Legends of the Jews, he starts with a seemingly generous offer. For a whole month, Egyptians and I...

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Moses's Compassion

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:58

Pharaoh's daughter, a pivotal figure in the Moses narrative, wasn't just a passive observer. She took matters into her own hands. The text tells us that she reached out for the ark...

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Birth of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:64

It's easy to think of Moses as a lone figure, leading his people to freedom. But according to tradition, his birth was intertwined with the fate of an entire generation. The text "...

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Angels Attend to Gabriel and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:77

The stakes were unbelievably high. Pharaoh, consumed by his fears of a Hebrew savior, wasn't just passively waiting for something to happen. He was actively trying to prevent it. A...

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Balaam: Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:84

That righteous anger, that impulse to act – it's a deeply human experience, and it’s one that Moses himself knew well. The story goes that one day, long after he'd left the shelter...

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Moses and the Ark of Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:199

Our ancestor Moses knew that feeling all too well. Imagine this: God Himself appears to you, commissioning you to lead an entire nation out of slavery. Sounds pretty epic. But Mose...

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The Burning Bush and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:214

Moses, fresh from his encounter with the burning bush, is now tasked with the monumental job of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. He’s got a bit of an edge, maybe a little too m...

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The Binding of Isaac and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:224

According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, the great leader wasn't exactly racing toward his destiny. He was accompanied by his wife and children, yes, an...

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