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.

Joshua's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:25

The weight of responsibility falls on Joshua's shoulders. He turns to Moses, his mentor, his teacher, with a worry etched on his face. "O my teacher Moses," he asks, "what will bec...

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The Great Flood and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:28

The Torah is full of blessings, but it's not always straightforward. Some blessings are more potent than others, some are given grudgingly, and some come with unexpected consequenc...

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Giving of the Torah and Judah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:33

We often turn to prayer in times of need, but did you know that some prayers are believed to have shaped the very destiny of a people? Let's journey back to the time of Moses, a fi...

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Death of Nebo

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:40

It’s a question that’s sparked debate and wonder for centuries. The Torah tells us he died on Mount Nebo, overlooking the Promised Land he would never enter. But is that the whole ...

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Israelites: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:64

What happens to a leader when they die? Especially a leader like Moses? We know Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah at Sinai, and guided them for forty years ...

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Isaac: Abraham Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:90

They loved to explore these "what if?" scenarios. What if Abraham, Isaac, and Moses met? Who would come out on top? Thankfully, we have some playful, insightful answers preserved i...

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Death of Joshua and Caleb

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

The story of Joshua preparing to conquer Jericho, as told in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg), throws us headfirst into that shadowy world. Before a single soldier marched, Joshua ne...

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Death of Joshua and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:11

The story of Joshua’s conquest of the Promised Land is full of such moments, a rollercoaster of triumph and tragedy, and it all starts with Jericho. Imagine this: Joshua, leading t...

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Death of Joshua and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:53

After 28 years of leading them through war and peace, Joshua, the successor to Moses, passed away. According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzb...

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