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The story of Korah is a chilling example. We find it in the Book of Numbers (Numbers 16), but the Rabbis and storytellers throughout the ages have embellished it, explored it, and ...
We all remember his story. The guy who challenged Moses’ leadership, leading a revolt that ended with the earth swallowing him and his followers whole (Numbers 16). But what happen...
Jewish tradition has a lot to say on the subject, and some of those stories are downright gripping. Take, for instance, this tale from Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilat...
According to the legends, Miriam wasn't just Moses' sister; she was a pivotal figure in her own right. She was a prophetess, a leader, and, perhaps most importantly, she was the re...
Jewish tradition certainly understands that feeling. Let's talk about the deaths of three towering figures in the Torah: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. You might think that because they...
In Jewish tradition, there's a concept called the "kiss of God," a death so gentle, so divine, that it’s reserved for the most righteous. And the story of Aaron's passing is intert...
The death of Aaron, the High Priest, brother of Moses, is just such a story. The Legends of the Jews, that amazing collection of rabbinic tales and biblical expansions compiled by ...
The Torah tells us about Aaron, the High Priest, and it paints a pretty clear picture. It wasn't just his position, but his character that earned him such profound respect and affe...
The story of the Israelites and the serpents in the wilderness offers us a powerful glimpse. You remember the story. After complaining yet again about their circumstances, God send...
