Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Moses's Transgression of Abiram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:17

We're talking about Moses, of course, and the infamous rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. These weren’t just any rebels; they were challenging Moses's leadership, his very aut...

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Moses: Korah's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:18

Remember him? He was the dude who led a massive rebellion against Moses’s leadership in the wilderness. It wasn't just a little grumbling; it was a full-blown challenge to Moses's ...

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Nebo and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:50

The ancient Israelites certainly did. And sometimes, loss can make that feeling even more intense. Imagine this: You're trekking through the desert, following a cloud that miraculo...

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Moses's Prophetic Vision and Miriam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:54

That’s the situation Moses found himself in after Miriam’s well vanished. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Louis Ginzberg, the miraculous well that had sustained the ...

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Death of Aaron of Amalek

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:77

According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Amalek, that ancient nemesis, saw an opportunity. You see, with Aaron's passing, the protective clouds that had ...

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Moses's Transgression of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:89

But did they just launch into their own tune? Not quite. According to Legends of the Jews, when the Israelites were at the Red Sea, Moses, their teacher and leader, first sang the ...

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Covenant of Moses and Sihon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:95

The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, needed to cross Sihon's land. Moses, ever the diplomat, sent a message. He promised they'd stick to the main road, the "king's highway," so no o...

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Life of Moses of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:100

The Israelites certainly did when they encountered OG, the king of Bashan. The story of their battle with Og is wild, and it starts at the very edge of Edrei. Imagine this: The Isr...

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Wisdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:109

And the story of how he pushed back, how he insisted on something more, is a powerful one. It's a story that reveals not just Moses' character, but something profound about the rel...

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