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The tradition paints a powerful picture. The Legends of the Jews tells us that Moses spent the time from the first day of Shevat (a month in the Jewish calendar, usually falling in...
What would you do? What wisdom would you impart? This is the poignant scene we find ourselves in with Moses, nearing the end of his earthly journey. According to Legends of the Jew...
The Torah says God showed Moses the land, but the Legends of the Jews fills in the blanks with breathtaking detail. Imagine this: God, pointing to the land, says, "'This is the lan...
Jewish tradition offers some truly breathtaking glimpses, and one of the most vivid involves none other than Moses himself. Imagine this: it’s the day of Moses' death. A day of imm...
The story of Moses’ death in Jewish tradition is so much more than just an ending; it's a testament to his unparalleled relationship with the Divine. After receiving the decree of ...
After a lifetime of leading the Israelites, of speaking directly to God, he was being told his journey was ending. The story goes that another hour had passed, and a heavenly voice...
Here's a man who spoke to God, led his people out of slavery, and performed miracles. But now, facing his own mortality, he’s brought to his knees. The story goes that Moses, knowi...
It’s a powerful moment to contemplate. Tradition tells us that as Moses knew his time was drawing to a close, he summoned Joshua, his successor. He gathered all of Israel, and impa...
He's led the Israelites for forty years, through thick and thin, through miracles and rebellions. He’s shepherded them from slavery to the very edge of the Promised Land. And now, ...
