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.

Metatron in Heaven and Erelim

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:167

According to Legends of the Jews, a breathtaking collection of rabbinic lore compiled by Louis Ginzberg, during his ascent to the third heaven, Moses witnessed something truly extr...

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Giving of the Torah and Zagzagel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:174

Some of the Jewish mystical tradition points to a pretty incredible source: the heavens themselves. Imagine Moses, not just receiving the Torah on Mount Sinai, but first journeying...

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Giving of the Torah and Gabriel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:176

We know he received the Torah, but the story doesn't end there. The legends surrounding his time on high are… well, legendary! According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Ginzber...

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The Burning Bush and Nasargiel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:180

What about the really dark stuff? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses actually took a trip to hell. I know. Quite the field trip. The st...

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Gabriel and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:187

According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses didn't just peek into the afterlife; he took a guided tour. And when he finally emerged from that harrowi...

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The Burning Bush

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:196

According to tradition, it's going to be quite the leadership gathering. Legends tell us that in that Messianic era, Moses himself will be one of the seven shepherds guiding Israel...

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Rabbi Akiba Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:218

Moses certainly did. Imagine this: God asks you to go on a little errand. No biggie. But before you can even answer, God gives you a sneak peek – not just of the future, but of the...

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Abraham Among the Fathers and Passover

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:327

The Passover sacrifice is a perfect example. It wasn't just about offering an animal; it was a multi-layered lesson, a story told through action, meant to resonate with both the pa...

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Covenant of Abraham and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:7

But instead of beelining straight for the Promised Land, they wandered in the desert for what felt like forever. Why? Well, it turns out there's more to it than just getting lost. ...

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