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.

The First Pharaoh

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It's a tale of ambition, cunning, and a whole lot of grave-robbing... or, well, almost. Our story begins not in Egypt, but in the land of Shinar. There lived a man named Rakyon – m...

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The Pious Midwives

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It's easy to focus on the big battles and powerful leaders, but sometimes the most profound changes come from the courage of ordinary people. Today, we're going to delve into one s...

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Moses Rescued By Gabriel

Ginzberg Vol. 2

To his right sits his queen, Alfar’anit. And to his left? His daughter, Bithiah, with a three-year-old Moses on her lap. Now, this isn’t just any toddler. In a moment of pure, unfi...

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The Youth Of Moses

Ginzberg Vol. 2

It’s a story ripe with tension, a hero in the making, and a glimpse into the early acts that shaped one of the most pivotal figures in Jewish history. According to Legends of the J...

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The Ascension Of Moses

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The stories surrounding Moses, our great leader and prophet, offer glimpses into just such an experience. It's more than just receiving the Ten Commandments; it's about a complete ...

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The Plagues Brought Through Moses

Ginzberg Vol. 2

We all know the story: God sends these devastating plagues upon Egypt until Pharaoh finally relents and lets the Israelites go. But there's so much more to it than just a simple "p...

CreationHeavenHell/GehennaPatriarchs

Moses the Lawgiver and Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 52:21

Yeah, you heard me right. Tears. The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah and a companion to the Zohar, tells us that the only gate that’s always open is the gate of tears. B...

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Moses and Creation

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 53:3

The passage begins with "Be-REiShYT" – "In the beginning." This isn't just a starting point; it's described as "an Utterance which is the first of all, comprised of all 'ten saying...

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Moses in Battle and Righteous

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 58:13

It’s not always with swords and shields. Sometimes, it's with words. Powerful, directed words of prayer. The Tikkunei Zohar, a later expansion and “correction” of the Zohar itself,...

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