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 and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:84

It wasn't about personal glory, or even about his own accomplishments. No, his thoughts were consumed by the future of the community he had shepherded for so long. He was thinking ...

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Kingdom of Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:156

Imagine the scene: A herald, voice booming, summoning everyone. But instead of rushing to Joshua, fear gripped the people. They started trembling, shaking, suddenly afflicted with ...

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Kingdom of Joshua and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:158

That's a glimpse into the story of Joshua taking over leadership from Moses. The moment had arrived. Joshua was ready, dressed for the occasion, prepared to step into the daunting ...

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Joshua's Transgression of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:3

It wasn't always a simple, smooth affair, as we learn in the fascinating accounts woven into the tapestry of Jewish legend. Today, let's delve into a moment described in Legends of...

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Aaron: Kingdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:12

It’s a story filled with both sorrow and profound peace, a final chapter worthy of such a monumental figure. The command from God for Moses to ascend Mount Nebo and there meet his ...

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Kingdom of Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:71

He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...

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Kingdom of Kenaz and Amorites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

Well, he wasn't exactly a household name like Abraham or Moses, but he was a figure of incredible determination. We find him in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), ready to face a chal...

Kenaz Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:14

See, Kenaz was a pretty important figure. He was a judge, a leader. And he was up against the Amorites – a fierce, formidable enemy. But here's the thing: when Kenaz returned to hi...

Miracles

Death of Deborah and Judges

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:37

The story of Deborah unfolds not long after the time of Ruth, another woman held up as an ideal. The Book of Judges tells us that after the death of Ehud, a judge who delivered Isr...

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