Parshat Terumah

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Detailed instructions for building the Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant, the menorah, and the altar. Exodus 25:1-27:19.

Bezalel and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:8

The story of Bezalel, the architect of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, gives us a glimpse. It's a fascinating tale. Even though God Himself knew that Bezalel was absolutely the right ...

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Moses and Joseph of Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:54

We often focus on the big names, the artisans, the leaders. But what about the women? Their story, as told in the Legends of the Jews, is truly remarkable (Ginzberg). Apparently, t...

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Levi's Vision and Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:88

The Israelites, wandering in the desert, carrying the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, with them. It wasn't exactly backpacking. There were heavy pieces involved. How did they manage it al...

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Issachar in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:93

It’s not always as simple as it seems. Take the dedication offerings in the desert, for example. Imagine the scene: the Tabernacle is complete, the tribes are eager to present thei...

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Ephraim's Offering

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:98

Take the tribe of Ephraim, for example. Did you know they were granted a unique honor? The Torah tells us, and the sages elaborate, that God allowed the prince of Ephraim to make h...

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Trial of Joseph and Manasseh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:99

And when we look at the story of Joseph, the biblical hero, we find a fascinating answer. Joseph, sold into slavery in Egypt, faces temptation at every turn. But he remains steadfa...

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Marriage of Asher

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:102

Take, for instance, the blessings and offerings associated with the tribes of Israel. They're not just historical details; they're packed with symbolism, reflecting the unique role...

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Moses: Pillars of Fire and Cloud

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:124

The Talmud tells us that the menorah was made of a single piece of gold. But how did Moses, blessed be he, actually make it? The story goes that when God commanded Moses to create ...

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The Golden Calf and Levi

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:22

It goes deeper than just a census. The tribe of Levi carried a weighty burden: atoning for the sin of the firstborn sons of Israel. Now, to understand that, we have to rewind a bit...

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