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Take, for example, the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses, tending his flock near Mount Horeb, a place already imbued with a sense of holiness – even the birds seemed to kn...
The stories surrounding Moses, our great leader and prophet, offer glimpses into just such an experience. It's more than just receiving the Ten Commandments; it's about a complete ...
We know he received the Torah, but according to some fascinating accounts, his journey didn't stop there. He was granted a glimpse into the ultimate destinations: Paradise and hell...
That's the situation Moses found himself in. We all know the story: Moses encounters the burning bush. But there's so much more to it than just a fiery spectacle. According to Ginz...
Even Moses, arguably the most important prophet in Judaism, tried to avoid his divine calling. And, as the Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg) tells us, he paid a price for that relucta...
According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, the day Moses and Aaron made their grand entrance was actually Pharaoh's birthday. Can you imagine the pomp and circumstan...
It’s a question that has echoes through Jewish tradition, and one that comes up in a fascinating discussion about bowing down, prostration, and the very nature of God’s glory. The ...
It wasn't all smooth sailing, that's for sure. In fact, according to some fascinating threads in Jewish tradition, there was a bit of a rebellion right at the start. You see, the s...
Enoch, as we find in Legends of the Jews, wasn't just any guy. He lived in a time when, according to Rabbi Ishmael (as told by Enoch himself!), humanity had really messed things up...
