3,612 related texts · Page 131 of 402
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...
The Torah tells us that Moses, our great leader, was the humblest man on Earth. Now, that’s a big claim, isn’t it? According to the ancient texts, Moses’ humility wasn't a one-off ...
According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, when Moses witnessed the immense grief for Aaron, felt by both humans and celestial beings, he was overcome. He wept, not j...
