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.

Aaron: The Golden Calf

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Take Aaron, for example. After the tragic episode of the Golden Calf – a moment where Aaron, sadly, wasn't entirely blameless – God initially decreed that all four of Aaron's sons ...

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Trial of Moses and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:40

It’s a story filled with faith, doubt, and the heavy burden of leadership. Our tale picks up with the Israelites, once again, thirsty and grumbling. Moses, ever the faithful servan...

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Death of Aaron of Eleazar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:70

The death of Aaron, the High Priest, brother of Moses, is just such a story. The Legends of the Jews, that amazing collection of rabbinic tales and biblical expansions compiled by ...

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Israelites: Manna from Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:81

There you are, wandering in the desert, sustained by food that literally falls from the sky. And yet…you grumble. You whine. You say, "Ugh, not manna again!" It sounds almost unbel...

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Light of the First Day and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:88

Jewish tradition is filled with such stories, glimpses behind the veil that reveal the hidden hand of providence. One such tale unfolds as the Israelites journey toward the Promise...

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Life of Moses of Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:100

The Israelites certainly did when they encountered OG, the king of Bashan. The story of their battle with Og is wild, and it starts at the very edge of Edrei. Imagine this: The Isr...

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Wisdom of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:109

And the story of how he pushed back, how he insisted on something more, is a powerful one. It's a story that reveals not just Moses' character, but something profound about the rel...

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Wisdom of Abraham and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:112

In Jewish tradition, the concept of final instructions, of ethical wills, is incredibly powerful. It’s about more than just passing on possessions; it’s about passing on values, a ...

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Kingdom of Balak and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:121

It wasn't always through armies and diplomacy. Sometimes, they turned to magic. Take Balak, for instance, the King of Moab. He wasn't just any king. The Torah introduces him as the...

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