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.

Death of Zelophehad of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:78

That's the story of the daughters of Zelophehad, and it's a tale that resonates even today. These weren't just any women; they were on a mission. Their father, Zelophehad, had died...

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Joshua: Moses and the Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:86

Moses, our great leader, actually got a glimpse of that. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses had a special request of ...

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Wisdom of Moses and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:89

We often think of them as seamless, ordained from above. But what about the human element? The joy of passing the torch, the inevitable comparisons, the quiet transfer of power? Le...

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Joshua: Moses and the Promised Land

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:92

It’s a moment packed with weight, the transfer of leadership for an entire people. – leading the Israelites after Moses? Talk about big shoes to fill! The story goes that after Mos...

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Joshua's Miracle and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:93

The weight of that moment, the sheer magnitude of the loss... it's almost unbearable to contemplate. According to Legends of the Jews, when Joshua heard the words of Moses, words e...

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Death of Moses and Midianites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:99

And it’s certainly on display as we approach the end of Moses' life in the book of Numbers. The story goes that God tells Moses he’s going to die soon, specifically after avenging ...

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Death of Moses and Joshua

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:100

The story goes that Moses, knowing his time was drawing near, faced a weighty decision. God commanded him to wage war against the Midianites. But Moses, ever the insightful leader,...

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Moses in Battle and Midian

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:102

It happened to the Israelites. The story goes that Moses, ever faithful, prepared to lead them into battle against Midian. But the people… well, they weren't so enthusiastic. Accor...

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Moses Stands in Prayer and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:109

But the story of the Israelite soldiers after their victory over Midian, as told in Legends of the Jews, is something else entirely. These weren't your typical conquerors. They cam...

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