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.

Moses's Miracle and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:5

A wonderful moment. A sign of divine favor. But the Israelites weren't exactly thrilled. They turned to Moses and, essentially, said, "Thanks, but no thanks. We've had better." Ouc...

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Oral Torah of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:20

It’s not just a coincidence. Jewish tradition loves patterns, and the number three seems to be deeply woven into the fabric of our story, connecting the Torah, the people of Israel...

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Moses's Miracle and Balaam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:41

It wasn't exactly a picnic. The Midrash paints a picture of intense anticipation, mixed with a healthy dose of terror. From the moment the Israelites arrived in the third month – S...

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Resurrection of the Dead and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:43

Like you're being held accountable for... everything? Imagine that feeling, amplified to a planetary scale. That's what the Earth felt at the Revelation at Sinai. According to Lege...

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Moses's Transgression and Hadarniel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:79

The story, as retold by Ginzberg in Legends of the Jews, introduces us to this angel, a being named Hadarniel. This angel, it's said, towers over his brethren, exceeding them by si...

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Aaron's Transgression and Temple

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:21

The Talmud, in Tractate Chullin 60b, quotes God as saying, "Dead things come before Me and leave Me imbued with life." Powerful. But what does it really mean? The Sages, in their i...

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The Golden Calf of Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:32

We often think of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and its sacred objects, but right alongside their creation, the priestly garments were being made too, specifically for Aaron and his...

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Aaron's Transgression and Elisheba

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:79

But for Elisheba, the joy is amplified fivefold! As Ginzberg recounts in Legends of the Jews, luck seems to be showering blessings specifically on her. Her husband, Aaron, is the H...

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Aaron's Offering

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:121

Twelve days of celebration, twelve days of dedication… and Aaron's tribe, the Levites? Nowhere to be seen. According to Legends of the Jews, Aaron was deeply troubled. "Woe is me!"...

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