Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

The Golden Calf and Abraham

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:115

But Moses, Moshe Rabbenu, our teacher, wasn't about to give up on them. For forty days and forty nights—that's right, another forty-day stretch in the Bible—from the 18th of Tammuz...

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Moses and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:135

Jewish legend has a beautiful answer. The story goes that after Moses finished writing the Torah, he wiped his pen on his forehead. Now, this wasn't just any ink. This was heavenly...

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Way of the Patriarchs and Mishkan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:27

It wasn’t just a tent, was it? According to ancient wisdom, it was a reflection of something much, much bigger. The idea is this: "for to all that is above there is something corre...

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Moses and Joseph of Israelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:54

We often focus on the big names, the artisans, the leaders. But what about the women? Their story, as told in the Legends of the Jews, is truly remarkable (Ginzberg). Apparently, t...

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Death of Aaron and Uzziel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:84

The Torah tells us that Nadab and Abihu, in their zeal, offered "strange fire" before the Lord and were consumed (Leviticus 10:1-2). A devastating blow, not only to their family bu...

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Moses and David of Levites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:26

The Torah tells us that Moses took a census, not just once, but several times. This wasn't just idle counting! One specific count focused on the Levites, that special tribe dedicat...

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Kingdom of Moses and Reuben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:33

In Jewish tradition, even the placement of the tribes in the desert wasn’t random. It was divinely ordained, each position reflecting a unique characteristic and purpose. God, spea...

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Judah and the First Humans

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:35

We're not talking simple cloth on a pole here. We're talking divine symbols, ancestral blessings, and radiant letters etched in the very fabric of reality. According to Legends of ...

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Kingdom of Moses and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:63

That’s pressure! We read in Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg) that Moses reached his breaking point. He just couldn't bear the burden of the people alone any longer. And what was God'...

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