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.

Oral Torah and Adam

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 61:4

Maybe you should. The Tikkunei Zohar, a cornerstone of Kabbalistic thought, makes a pretty bold statement: because the People of Israel have guarded the covenant, they've earned th...

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After the Flood and the Rainbow

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 72:4

It all boils down to the rainbow. Yes, that beautiful arc of color we see after the rain. But not just any rainbow. The Tikkunei Zohar isn't talking about a faded, washed-out bow. ...

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Exile from Eden and Shabbat

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 113:10

It's more than just refraining from work; it's about elevating the entire atmosphere, transforming the mundane into something sacred. And the Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabb...

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Rakyon and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:107

It sounds so ancient, so powerful, so… well, Egyptian! But the story behind it, according to some fascinating threads in Jewish tradition, is more surprising than you might think. ...

JosephMosesTorahEgypt

Kingdom of Abraham and Abimelech

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:187

Let’s delve into a fascinating encounter in the lives of Abraham and Abimelech and see what we can uncover. Remember the story? Abraham, fearing for his life in Gerar, tells everyo...

PatriarchsMatriarchsMosesRepentance

Kingdom of Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:33

Sometimes, the answers are hidden in stories… stories that stretch back millennia. Take, for example, the story of Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers. A heartbreaking be...

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Medan's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:42

The Torah tells us the broad strokes, but some of the details… well, they’re just fascinating. Let's pick up the thread as the story continues its winding path toward Egypt. The br...

PatriarchsJosephMosesEgypt

Joseph and the Patriarchs of Eben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:127

But there's a twist. In Legends of the Jews, we hear how she noticed a sudden change in Joseph's face. "My friend and true-love, why art thou so affrighted that thou art near to sw...

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Media and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:147

They're prophecies, warnings, glimpses into the future, and sometimes, even clues about the fate of nations! Remember the story of Joseph in Egypt? He's not just interpreting dream...

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