Parshat Vayeshev

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Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy, Joseph sold into slavery, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph in Potiphar's house and prison. Genesis 37:1-40:23.

Mount Sinai's Transgression of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:31

It wasn't just a chaotic mass of people wandering aimlessly, that's for sure. According to the traditions, there was a real method to the madness, a divinely inspired order. The st...

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Zelophehad Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:47

The constant miracles, sure, but also the constant questions...the endless stream of new laws, and the sometimes agonizing process of figuring out how to apply them. Well, let's im...

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Moses's Transgression and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:49

Sometimes, even the greatest leaders need a little divine clarification. Let’s talk about a fascinating moment involving Moses himself. You see, he wasn't always entirely sure on t...

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Moses: Aaron and the Heavenly Realms

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:80

The story goes that after God addressed Aaron and Miriam, they started interrupting Him! Can you imagine? It's a bold move. But what's even more fascinating is God's response. Rath...

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Moses's Miracle and Ahiman

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:96

The journey itself, surprisingly, wasn't fraught with peril from the locals. The text explains that God smoothed their path. As soon as the spies, sent by Moses to scout the land, ...

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Covenant of Moses and Canaanites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:97

Like the challenges in front of you are just... too big? Well, imagine being a spy sent into enemy territory, and the enemy is a trio of giants. That's the situation the Israelites...

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Moses's Transgression and Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:4

Believe it or not, Moses himself had to deal with that! It wasn't just grumbling in the desert, either. It was a full-blown rebellion. And at the heart of it? A man named Korah. Bu...

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Death of Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:22

A pretty definitive ending, you might think. But the story doesn't stop there. Oh no. Jewish tradition loves to explore the "what happens next?" What happens to these rebels after ...

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Righteousness of Moses and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:39

The scene is set during a time of desperate thirst. The people, parched and weary, have turned on Moses and Aaron, their leaders. But amidst their anger and despair, there's a glim...

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