Parshat Tetzaveh

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The priestly garments for Aaron, the consecration of the priests, and the daily offerings on the altar. Exodus 27:20-30:10.

Korah Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:29

We often think of the destruction of Korah and his followers as the end of a chapter, a moment of divine justice that should have brought peace. But according to Ginzberg's retelli...

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Trial of Moses and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:40

It’s a story filled with faith, doubt, and the heavy burden of leadership. Our tale picks up with the Israelites, once again, thirsty and grumbling. Moses, ever the faithful servan...

MosesTempleWisdomDivine Names

Death of Moses and Miriam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:53

That's the situation Moses faced after the death of his sister, Miriam. The grief was immense. The text tells us that Miriam's death plunged everyone into mourning. Moses and Aaron...

JosephMosesTempleSoul

Phinehas and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:68

We find the story in Numbers 25, where Phinehas takes decisive action to stop a plague ravaging the Israelites. But as much as God approved of his act, not everyone was thrilled. A...

PatriarchsJosephMosesTemple

Teachings of Moses and Ebal

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:8

Can you feel their anticipation, their weariness, their unwavering faith? They arrive at Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal, twin peaks that would become the stage for a powerful ritual....

Noah & FloodMosesTorahTemple

Death of Saul and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:35

According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Saul's end was that of a hero and a saint. Can you imagine that? Despite his flaws, despite his errors, he died a man rede...

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Wisdom of Ahithophel of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:35

Even before the drama of Absalom's rebellion, there was a simmering tension between them. Why? Well, it seems David might have inadvertently slighted him. The story goes that short...

Noah & FloodKing DavidTorahTemple

Wisdom of Solomon and Ornias

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:91

It wasn't just priests and pilgrims who showed up to admire Solomon's handiwork. According to the Legends of the Jews, rulers from all over the world flocked to Jerusalem, drawn by...

DemonsSolomonTempleWisdom

Elijah's Miracle and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:9

This comes to us from Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, drawing from various Midrashic sources. Remember the story? Elijah, challenging the priests of Baal to prove their god's power...

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