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.

Benjamin Leaves Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:259

We find ourselves deep in the narrative of Joseph and his brothers, a tale filled with sibling rivalry, deception, and eventual reconciliation. Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egy...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:354

Maybe it's because they tap into something deeply human, a shared understanding of fairness, justice, and even… reputation. to a fascinating little tidbit from the vast ocean of Je...

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Jacob in Battle and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:82

We get a glimpse into that complex moment, not just from the biblical text itself, but from the rich tapestry of Jewish legend. Imagine the scene: Years of separation, a devastatin...

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Amram and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:38

The Legends of the Jews tells us about Amram, father of Moses, and his extraordinary piety. He wasn't just a Levite, already a tribe known for its devotion. No, Amram stood out eve...

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Faith of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:73

We often think of Abraham as the paragon of faith, but this passage paints a picture of him as a strategist, a man who wasn't afraid to... well, let's just say "bend the truth" to ...

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Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:105

Not for your strength, but for your character. That's the story of Moses, as he became king of Ethiopia. It's a wild tale, isn’t it? We often think of Moses leading the Israelites ...

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Giving of the Torah and Ethiopia

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:106

Not just the Moses who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah, and spoke to God face-to-face. But a Moses who was also a conquering king in Ethiopia? It sounds wild, d...

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Jethro's Legacy

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:119

The story of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, is one such transformation. It’s so profound, in fact, that it's reflected in his very names. The Midrash tells us that Jethro wasn’t jus...

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Jethro: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:150

The story of Moses gives us a profound glimpse into that very question. We all know Moses as Moshe Rabbenu, "Moses our Teacher," the one who led the Israelites out of Egypt and rec...

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