Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Phinehas and the Patriarchs

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:68

We find the story in Numbers 25, where Phinehas takes decisive action to stop a plague ravaging the Israelites. But as much as God approved of his act, not everyone was thrilled. A...

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Trial of Balaam and Phinehas

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:106

Our story today takes us into the realm of magic, betrayal, and a desperate attempt to outrun destiny. It’s a wild ride, so buckle up. We're talking about Balaam, the infamous prop...

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Birth of Moses and Thou

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:131

He had led the Israelites through unimaginable hardship, pleaded with God on their behalf countless times, and witnessed miracles beyond comprehension. Yet, when he faltered, the h...

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Throne of Glory of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:150

Moses, the great leader, the man who spoke to God face-to-face, had just learned he wouldn't be entering the Promised Land. The people, witnessing this, were devastated. They wept,...

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Death of Mount Nebo and Michael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:20

We know the broad strokes from the Torah: he ascends Mount Nebo, gazes upon the Promised Land he will never enter, and then… he dies. But Jewish tradition, bless its heart, rarely ...

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David in Paradise and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:44

It’s more than just David pouring out his heart, you know. The sages saw it as a collection of voices, a chorus echoing through generations. Think of it as an anthology, not a solo...

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Death of Mount Nebo and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:61

We know he ascended Mount Nebo, gazed upon the Promised Land he would never enter, and then… the Torah simply says he died. But Jewish tradition, never one to shy away from filling...

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Joshua's Miracle of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:68

As Legends of the Jews tells us, Joshua's grief was profound. He tore his clothes, a traditional sign of mourning, and cried out, "My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and t...

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Death of Joshua of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:3

It's not a decision to take lightly. So, they turn to God for guidance. And the answer they receive is… well, it’s pretty interesting. God basically says, “If your hearts are pure,...

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