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: Joseph and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:3

We all know the story: plagues, the parting of the Red Sea... epic stuff. But sometimes, the most crucial details are the ones tucked away in the corners of the narrative. Like, sa...

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Pharaoh and the Lawgiver of Egyptian

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:15

We all know the story of the Exodus, but sometimes the details – the sheer scale of what happened – can get lost in the familiar narrative. Let's dive a little deeper, shall we? Th...

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Moses and the Angels of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:48

We all know the story: the Israelites, enslaved in Egypt, are finally led to freedom by Moses. But the Bible only gives us so much detail. What about the heavenly host? Were they j...

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Marriage of Pharaoh and Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:55

We all know the story: the Israelites are freed, the waters part, the Egyptians pursue, the waters crash. End of story. Well, not quite. According to the Legends of the Jews, a mon...

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Death of Pharaoh and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:57

We know the biblical account, but what about the legends, the stories whispered in hushed tones across generations? Well, according to those whispers, Pharaoh never truly died. Ima...

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Faith of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:60

I don't mean klezmer or cantorial music, but something deeper, something woven into the very fabric of our story. What if I told you that Jewish tradition speaks of nine specific s...

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Moses's Transgression and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:64

The story of that moment, of the shirah, the song, is richer than you might imagine. It wasn't just a spontaneous outburst. According to Legends of the Jews, when it came time to s...

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Miriam's Transgression and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:71

What would your reaction be? Awestruck silence? Jubilant shouts? Well, according to the legends, the Israelites had their answer ready and waiting at the Red Sea. After the men fin...

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Moses and Joseph of Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:73

You might think it was all singing and dancing and unwavering faith. But the truth? Well, let's just say the Israelites weren't exactly model citizens. According to Legends of the ...

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