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But not just any book. According to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, this was a sapphire book, encased in gold! Think of the bling! More im...
Sometimes, the stories behind them are even more incredible than the rituals themselves. Let's talk about brit milah, circumcision, and a story that links it to the holiest day of ...
That’s what the biblical Rebekah experienced during her pregnancy with Jacob and Esau. She suffered terrible pains, unlike anything she'd ever felt before. She asked other women if...
Some say it was Isaac! Or, as he's sometimes called, Elihu the son of Barachel. Imagine: it was through his debates with Job that the hidden wonders of nature were revealed. Quite ...
The Torah tells us that Rebekah, knowing what was right and divinely inspired, took matters into her own hands to make sure that Jacob, not Esau, received Isaac’s blessing. But tha...
According to Legends of the Jews, Isaac's alarm wasn't just a feeling; it was a vision. He saw Gehinnom, hell itself, practically clinging to Esau's heels! The moment Esau stepped ...
The Midrash, that rich tapestry of Jewish storytelling, fills in the gaps, painting a vibrant picture of the events leading up to that fateful night. According to Ginzberg's retell...
The ancient rabbis certainly knew the type. "It profits not if a villain is cast into a sawmill," they said. Neither force nor gentle words can sway a true rascal. And according to...
But the why behind it all is so much more intricate, and dare I say, a little bit scandalous. So, picture this: Jacob arrives in Haran, falls head-over-heels for Rachel, and strike...
