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We're back with Balak and Balaam, remember them? Balak, the king of Moab, desperately trying to get Balaam to curse the Israelites? And Balaam, well, he keeps accidentally blessing...
Sometimes, the most dangerous weapons aren't swords or spears, but cunning and temptation. Let's talk about Balaam. Remember him? The prophet hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse...
It's a tale from the time of the Judges, found in Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, drawn from various Midrashic sources. The story centers around Zimri, a prince of the tribe of Sim...
That's the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, and it's a tale that resonates even today. These weren't just any women; they were on a mission. Their father, Zelophehad, had died...
Moses, our great leader, actually got a glimpse of that. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses had a special request of ...
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...
The sages teach us that God bestowed three gifts upon the world: wisdom, strength, and wealth. But these gifts, potent as they are, come with a caveat. If they originate from God, ...
Jewish tradition paints a vivid picture of his ascent to Mount Nebo, a place shrouded in significance. But here's a curious detail: this single mountain, according to some accounts...
What happens when a legend disappears? When a leader, a prophet, a figure like MOSES, is simply… gone? The grief, of course, is immense. But beyond that, there's often a desperate,...
