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.

Marriage of Amram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:40

Sometimes, it's in the most unexpected places, like a marriage built on shared destiny and defiance. Amram, a name whispered with reverence in Jewish history, chose as his life par...

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Marriage of Zipporah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:134

According to Legends of the Jews, Jethro, Zipporah's father, gave Moses considerable wealth and his daughter's hand in marriage. But there was a condition. Jethro, a Midianite prie...

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Marah's Prayer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:79

They did what any of us might do: they complained. Loudly. But Moses, ever the leader, knew what to do. Instead of joining in the despair, he turned to the one source of true hope:...

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Manna from Heaven and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:98

It’s more than just a day off. It’s a connection to something ancient, something profound. It’s a chance to step back and remember. But it wasn't always easy. Imagine this: The Isr...

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Manna from Heaven and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:107

They've just been liberated from slavery in Egypt, they're being miraculously fed with manna – that heavenly bread that just appears each day – and, according to the lore, they're ...

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Amalek Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:128

Today, let's talk about Amalek. You might remember Amalek from the Bible – this was the nation that attacked the Israelites shortly after their miraculous Exodus from Egypt. It see...

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Manna from Heaven and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:11

The story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, offers a fascinating glimpse. Jethro, who according to the tradition, excelled all other converts in his love for the Torah, wasn’t just ...

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The Golden Calf and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:100

We all know the story: Moses goes up Mount Sinai, gets the Ten Commandments, and the Israelites, left to their own devices, panic. But the story, as we find it in Legends of the Je...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:138

to a story about counting, pride, and a very special relationship. The story begins with Moses, fresh from his encounter with God on Mount Sinai. He comes down with the Ten Command...

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