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Because, according to some traditions, even the ten plagues weren't enough to soften the hearts of the Egyptians. The oppression of the Hebrews continued relentlessly, right up to ...
A wonderful moment. A sign of divine favor. But the Israelites weren't exactly thrilled. They turned to Moses and, essentially, said, "Thanks, but no thanks. We've had better." Ouc...
According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, after hearing those earth-shattering pronouncements, the Israelites thought, "Yes! This is it! God's going to reveal the entire Torah [...
Jewish tradition has some pretty fascinating answers, and they all seem to point to one powerful angel: Raziel. Now, in some texts, he's known as Gallizur, but let's stick with Raz...
It wasn't just a tent, it was a statement. A declaration of relationship. According to Legends of the Jews, the story begins with the people approaching God. They essentially say, ...
It wasn't like they could just pop down to Home Depot. The Torah tells us about the intricate details of the Tabernacle, but sometimes leaves us wondering about the logistics. Well...
The dedication of the Tabernacle in the desert is a great example. We read about the princes of each tribe bringing identical offerings (Numbers 7). But the Midrash, that incredibl...
In the Book of Genesis, Jacob, nearing the end of his life, bestows blessings upon his sons, the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. When he blesses Dan, he likens him to Juda...
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...
