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.

Pharaoh's Miracle and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:200

Moses certainly did. Imagine being chosen to lead an entire nation out of slavery! No wonder he had a few… questions. Moses, as we know from the Book of Exodus, wasn't exactly thri...

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Moses in Joseph's Time and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:215

According to Ginzberg's masterful retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses didn't exactly jump for joy when he got the divine call. In fact, he voiced some pretty significant doubts...

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Moses and the Dreamer of Zipporah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:225

Moses, our leader, lawgiver, the one who spoke to God face to face... even he wasn't perfect. We often think of Moses as this unwavering figure. But the texts paint a more nuanced ...

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Birth of Pharaoh and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:240

It's not just a story from a book; it was a moment of cosmic significance. Imagine the scene: Pharaoh's birthday. A huge deal. He's not just any king, remember – according to Legen...

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Aaron: Moses and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:241

Terrifying. That's exactly where Moses and Aaron found themselves when they approached Pharaoh. Pharaoh's palace wasn't just a building; it was a fortress, a symbol of absolute pow...

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Aaron: Moses and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:242

Oh no, that would be far too simple. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, at every single entrance stood two massive lions. Lions! Terrifying. These weren't yo...

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Kingdom of Moses and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:243

Can you picture it? Not just some dusty throne room, but a bustling hub of Egyptian power. The scene is almost comical – seventy secretaries, scribbling away, managing Pharaoh's co...

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Moses and Divine Judgment of Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:260

Seems simple enough. Except Moses knew better. He knew the hearts of his people, the Israelites. The text tells us, "The last was a most difficult task." See, this wasn't just abou...

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Kingdom of Moses of Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:288

Some folks sneak around, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Others? They give you a heads-up, a warning shot across the bow. That difference, believe it or not, is at the he...

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