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The Torah tells us about Aaron, the High Priest, and it paints a pretty clear picture. It wasn't just his position, but his character that earned him such profound respect and affe...
The story centers around Zimri, a prince of the tribe of Simeon, and his brazen defiance. He publicly takes Cozbi, a Midianite woman, as his own. A clear violation of the law. But ...
It's a story of justice, regret, and ultimately, a final act of redemption for Moses. Remember Balaam, the non-Jewish prophet hired to curse Israel, who instead ended up blessing t...
Specifically, think about the Midianites and the Moabites. Both were thorns in the side of Israel, but according to tradition, the command to wage war against them came at the same...
The story goes that Moses, knowing his time was drawing near, faced a weighty decision. God commanded him to wage war against the Midianites. But Moses, ever the insightful leader,...
But the story of the Israelite soldiers after their victory over Midian, as told in Legends of the Jews, is something else entirely. These weren't your typical conquerors. They cam...
The Torah doesn't shy away from these thorny issues, and one story in particular, the aftermath of the war with Midian, really makes you think. We often focus on the battles themse...
We get a glimpse into this transition in the Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic stories and lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg. It's not just about handing o...
Here's a man who spoke to God, led his people out of slavery, and performed miracles. But now, facing his own mortality, he’s brought to his knees. The story goes that Moses, knowi...
