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We know Moses, of course. But what about the man who welcomed him into his home, whose daughter became Moses' wife, and who offered crucial advice that shaped the Israelite legal s...
It wasn't all smooth sailing once Moses and Aaron showed up. In fact, things initially got a whole lot harder for the Israelites. Pharaoh, that stubborn, prideful king, didn't just...
Turns out, he played a pretty significant role, especially in those early, dramatic displays of divine power. According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, a whole year ...
We all know the big picture: plagues, Moses, Pharaoh, the Red Sea. But what about the details, the little-known corners of the narrative? to one of the most dramatic moments: the s...
There's this text, Heikhalot Rabbati – one of the key writings describing mystical ascents through the heavenly realms. It's all about experiencing the divine presence. And within ...
But then comes the angel Hadariel, who revives him, gives him back his breath and spirit, and sets him back on his feet. "My friend," Hadariel asks, "what came over thee?" Our visi...
Jewish tradition understands that feeling. Deeply. There's this passage in Heikhalot Rabbati, a text from the Heikhalot literature – mystical writings exploring heavenly palaces an...
The ancient mystical text, Heikhalot Rabbati, which translates roughly to "The Greater Palaces," gives us a peek behind the curtain, into the celestial realms surrounding God's thr...
It's a peek behind the curtain, so to speak, into the very heart of holiness. The text describes a powerful scene, a testament to the unbreakable bond between God and His people. I...