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.

Kingdom of Moses of Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:288

Some folks sneak around, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce. Others? They give you a heads-up, a warning shot across the bow. That difference, believe it or not, is at the he...

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Kingdom of Red Sea

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:346

We often picture them fleeing with just the clothes on their backs, but the story is actually…a lot richer. Imagine this: The Israelites aren't just leaving Egypt empty-handed. The...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:4

But according to tradition, getting the coffin out of Egypt in the first place was a whole adventure in itself. See, according to Legends of the Jews, retold by Louis Ginzberg, Egy...

Adam & EveJosephMosesTorah

Kingdom of Uzza

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:24

But Jewish tradition paints just such a picture, with angels as powerful advocates and adversaries. : if we, as individuals, are said to have angels watching over us, guiding us (o...

AngelsJosephHoly LandEgypt

Manna from Heaven of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:103

It’s a question that’s haunted Jewish tradition for centuries, and the answers are woven into some truly amazing stories. Legend tells us that when King Josiah knew the Temple was ...

Noah & FloodMosesElijahTemple

Oral Torah of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:20

It’s not just a coincidence. Jewish tradition loves patterns, and the number three seems to be deeply woven into the fabric of our story, connecting the Torah, the people of Israel...

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Righteousness of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:73

Jewish tradition offers us glimpses into that possibility, especially when it comes to the patriarchs and prophets. And no one stands closer, in the lore, than MOSES. Imagine the c...

MosesProphecy

Five Levels of the Soul and Tummim

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:50

Forget Google; they had something far more intriguing: the Urim and Tummim. Now, the Urim (אוּרִים) and Tummim (תּוּמִים) – let’s unpack that. These weren't your average divination...

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Kingdom of Aaron of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:65

It wasn't just a quick anointing, you see. It was an entire week of living in the shadow of the Tabernacle, a period of seclusion from the everyday world, a real immersion into hol...

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