Parshat Vayikra

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The laws of burnt offerings, meal offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings brought in the Tabernacle. Leviticus 1:1-5:26.

Samson Among the Fathers and Philistines

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:70

We all know the story of Samson – the strongman betrayed by Delilah, his hair cut, his strength gone, his eyes gouged out by the Philistines. A tragic hero, to say the least. But e...

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Micah and the Dreamer

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:72

The story of Micah is, frankly, a wild ride. It all starts with Delilah. Yes, that Delilah – the one who betrayed Samson. According to the Legends of the Jews, Delilah took some of...

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Wisdom of Samuel and Hannah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:8

The story of Samuel is a powerful example. We find him, in Legends of the Jews, already displaying wisdom beyond his years as just a two-year-old. Imagine that for a moment. Two ye...

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Abigail Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:85

We often hear about the heroes, the kings, the prophets... but what about their wives, their mothers, the women who shaped their destinies? Let's talk about Abigail, one of the mos...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Ornias

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:91

It wasn't just priests and pilgrims who showed up to admire Solomon's handiwork. According to the Legends of the Jews, rulers from all over the world flocked to Jerusalem, drawn by...

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Ancient Lore and Priest

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:107

Forget your gavels and stern judges. Imagine something far more… theatrical. The image comes to us from Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore put togeth...

Solomon: Moses and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:131

It wasn't a sudden plunge, but a slow slide fueled by choices… and a little help from the King of Demons himself. According to Legends of the Jews, Solomon’s troubles began to snow...

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Trial of Elijah and Hiel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:10

It was a showdown of epic proportions, a challenge to prove who the real God was. We're talking about a time of immense spiritual crisis, and everyone was desperate for answers. As...

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Fate of the Sinners and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 7:17

Jewish tradition has some fascinating, and frankly, comforting answers. Let's talk about one figure who plays a key role in that cosmic transition. Imagine a being who exists forev...

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