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.

Wisdom of Moses and Sinai

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:30

It's not just good manners; it's deeply rooted in our tradition. : before asking for something big, wouldn't you acknowledge the power and greatness of the one you're asking? That'...

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Moses's Prayer and Reuben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:32

The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," gives us a glimpse into that raw, fervent side of prayer as Moses, in his final act, intercedes for the tribes of Israel...

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Moses's Transgression and Simeon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:35

Remember the story of the daughters of Moab? It's a troubling episode in the Torah where the Israelites succumbed to temptation and idolatry (Numbers 25). According to the biblical...

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Benjamin's Transgression and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:38

And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...

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Issachar and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:39

They had a fascinating partnership, one that highlights the beautiful interdependence within Jewish tradition. Imagine this: ancient Palestine, bustling with trade. Zebulun, accord...

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Asher's Transgression and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:43

to a fascinating corner of Jewish legend, a story about the tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the blessings they received. According to tradition, Moses himse...

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David in Paradise and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:44

It’s more than just David pouring out his heart, you know. The sages saw it as a collection of voices, a chorus echoing through generations. Think of it as an anthology, not a solo...

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Wisdom of Moses and Blessings

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:46

He had so much wisdom to impart, so many blessings yet to bestow upon each tribe of Israel. But time, as it always does, was running short. So, he gathers all those individual bles...

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Israelites: Death of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:48

The Torah portion V'Zot HaBerachah, "This is the blessing," recounts the final moments of Moses, and the sages fill in the gaps with incredible stories. Imagine this: Moses, the ma...

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