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.

Balaam Tries to Fly Away and Phinehas Catches Him

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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Moses Lists His Faithful Deeds and Asks Why He Must Die

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:125

Let’s delve into a deeply human moment from the life of Moses, as depicted in Legends of the Jews by Louis Ginzberg. It’s a scene filled with both profound faith and heartbreaking ...

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Moses Reminds God He Once Begged Not to Go to Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:126

We all know the story: Moses, the great leader, the lawgiver, the man who spoke to God face-to-face. He led the Israelites through the desert for forty long years. But now, at the ...

JosephMosesHoly LandEgypt

The Word Behold Sealed Both Moses's Praise and Death

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:127

It's a poignant reminder that even the most righteous figures in our tradition weren’t perfect, and that their flaws shaped their destinies. The scene: Moses, nearing the end of hi...

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Thou: Giving of the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:130

That's exactly what happened to Moses. He pleaded with God, "Lord of the world! Let me, I pray, enter into the Land, live there two or three years, and then die." But God’s answer?...

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Mount Nebo's Transgression

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:9

Jewish tradition paints a vivid picture of his ascent to Mount Nebo, a place shrouded in significance. But here's a curious detail: this single mountain, according to some accounts...

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Moses Praises Aaron's Urim and Tummim in Final Blessing

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:36

According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, Moses, in his final blessings, had some pretty powerful things to say about the Levites. He specifically calls out Aaron, prince of the...

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Moses Stares Down Samael and the Angel Collapses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:56

The ancient texts offer some pretty wild imagery. The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg, paints a vivid picture. It tells...

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Kingdom of Samael

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:71

He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...

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