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.

Jochebed in the Days of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:19

Pharaoh, you see, had a problem. He was terrified of the growing Israelite population in Egypt. His solution? A truly horrific decree: kill all newborn Hebrew boys. But even the cr...

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Jethro in Battle and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:29

It’s a scene ripe with drama, intrigue, and conflicting advice. The story begins, as many of the best stories do, with a betrayal. Jethro, also known as Reuel—later to become Moses...

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Birth of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:64

It's easy to think of Moses as a lone figure, leading his people to freedom. But according to tradition, his birth was intertwined with the fate of an entire generation. The text "...

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Moses: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:66

We know him as Moshe Rabbenu, "Moses our Teacher," the one who brought us the Torah. But did you know the story behind his name, the one given to him by Pharaoh's daughter? Accordi...

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Angels Attend to Gabriel and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:77

The stakes were unbelievably high. Pharaoh, consumed by his fears of a Hebrew savior, wasn't just passively waiting for something to happen. He was actively trying to prevent it. A...

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Teachings of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:81

The ancient texts offer some fascinating glimpses. Imagine this: the young Moses, raised in Pharaoh's court, becomes a student. But not just any student. According to Legends of th...

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Balaam: Moses and Joseph

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:84

That righteous anger, that impulse to act – it's a deeply human experience, and it’s one that Moses himself knew well. The story goes that one day, long after he'd left the shelter...

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Moses's Legacy and Jethro

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:127

We pick up the tale after Moses has helped Zipporah and her sisters at the well, driving away the rowdy shepherds. After sharing the story of her father’s miraculous rod – yes, tha...

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Moses and Joseph of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:201

Your name is tied to your identity, your reputation. But what about God’s name? What does that tell us? The story goes that Moses, finally convinced he had to be the one to lead th...

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