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.

Divine Presence

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:93

It's not just about "milk and honey," folks. It was a full-blown reconnaissance mission with some fascinating, almost cloak-and-dagger instructions. : sending spies into a new terr...

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The Golden Calf

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:113

Moses knew something profound. He understood that, more than anything else, God valued mercy. Remember the story of the Golden Calf? When the Israelites went completely astray, Mos...

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Zelophehad and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:118

It's all about second chances, missed opportunities, and the consequences of not truly listening. So, the Israelites, fresh off the heels of the whole spy debacle—you know, the one...

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The Golden Calf and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:119

The ancient Israelites certainly did. Imagine the scene: they're fresh out of Egypt, they've messed up big time with the Golden Calf, and morale is, shall we say, a little low. So,...

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Noah Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:120

But like so many things in Jewish tradition, there's a hidden blessing nestled within the hardship. According to Legends of the Jews, that epic collection of stories compiled by Lo...

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Death of Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:22

A pretty definitive ending, you might think. But the story doesn't stop there. Oh no. Jewish tradition loves to explore the "what happens next?" What happens to these rebels after ...

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Korah's Transgression and the Wilderness

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:26

We're talking about the story of KORAH, a figure most known for his rebellion against Moses in the wilderness. A rebellion that, as the Torah tells us, led to a pretty dramatic end...

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The Ten Commandments and Sihon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:93

We know the big picture: the Exodus, the Red Sea, the Ten Commandments. But what about the nitty-gritty, the day-to-day struggles and fears? Let’s zoom in on one particular moment,...

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Birth of Heshbon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:97

It wasn't just divine intervention; sometimes, it took a little bit of clever strategy and a whole lot of faith. We pick up the story after the fall of Heshbon. Israel now possesse...

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