Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Faith of Nebuchadnezzar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:85

We’re talking about Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah – you might know them better by their Babylonian names, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. They were faithful Jews living in exile ...

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Hananiah at the Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:88

The story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah—better known by their Babylonian names Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—gives us a glimpse. We find this tale tucked away in Ginzberg's L...

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Ezekiel Speaks for God

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:90

That's exactly what happened to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Talk about pressure! Now, you might think that Ezekiel, the prophet who was with them, would be trying to talk them ...

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Belshazzar in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 11:6

We know the "what" – the Babylonian empire crumbled. But what about the how? And what role did the Jewish people, and even matzah, play in this epic downfall? The story in the Book...

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Wisdom of Daniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 11:19

We all know the story – how he survived the den of ferocious beasts, a testament to his unwavering faith. But what came next? It's a story of honors, a reluctant retirement, and a ...

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Ezra's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 11:45

Around the time of Ezra, a pivotal figure in Jewish history, Babylon, that mighty, ancient city, suffered a devastating blow. The Persians swept through, leaving only a small, impe...

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Birth of Ahasuerus and Elam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:16

Let’s talk about a feast, a capital city, and a birthright. We're starting with Ahasuerus. Remember him? He's the Persian king from the Book of Esther, the one who throws a massive...

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Mordecai's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:49

The Book of Esther tells a powerful story, but it often feels like we're only getting a glimpse. The Bible mentions Mordecai and his niece Esther, but in just a few words. What abo...

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Moses: Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:156

Jewish tradition certainly knows that feeling, and it gives us some incredible stories about how our ancestors faced it. Imagine this: the prophet Elijah, a figure practically syno...

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