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.

Moses's Offering and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:328

We all know the story of Moses, the plagues, and the ultimate escape from slavery. But there's a fascinating little detail, almost a backstage scene, that often gets overlooked. It...

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Pharaoh and the Lawgiver of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:343

We all know the story. But let's dive a little deeper. Imagine the scene. After all those plagues, after unimaginable suffering, the Egyptians were done. They weren't just letting ...

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Death of Moses of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

Imagine, you're finally free. Free from centuries of enslavement, free from back-breaking labor, free from the sting of the whip. But where do you go? The Israelites, fresh from th...

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The Ten Plagues and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:30

It wasn't just any ordinary stick. Oh no, this was the rod! The story goes that this rod was no mere piece of wood. It was created at the very beginning of the world itself! Imagin...

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Song at the Sea and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:69

What performance could possibly top the greatest hits? Jewish tradition actually has an answer, and it's epic. Picture this: The World to Come, Olam Ha-Ba in Hebrew. It's a time of...

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Moses's Journey and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:109

Our ancestors did the very same thing, as we learn from the story of Moses and the water from the rock. Imagine the scene: The Israelites are wandering in the desert, thirsty, desp...

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Manna from Heaven and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

The story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, offers a fascinating glimpse. Jethro, who according to the tradition, excelled all other converts in his love for the Torah, wasn’t just ...

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Moses: The Ten Commandments

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:31

We all know the big picture – freedom from slavery, the Ten Commandments. But what about the finer details? What was the tone, the emphasis, the heart of his message? Well, accordi...

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Giving of the Torah and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:97

But let's delve into the story, because, as always, the details are fascinating. The Torah tells us that Moses ascended Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, the sacred law, from God. ...

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