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Jewish tradition has a lot to say on the subject, and some of those stories are downright gripping. Take, for instance, this tale from Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilat...
According to the legends, Miriam wasn't just Moses' sister; she was a pivotal figure in her own right. She was a prophetess, a leader, and, perhaps most importantly, she was the re...
It happened to Moses, even after forty years of leading the Israelites through the wilderness. And the consequences, according to tradition, were profound. For four decades, Moses,...
The Torah only gives us glimpses, but Jewish legend fills in the spaces with breathtaking detail. Imagine this: Eleazar, newly adorned in the garments of the Kohen Gadol, the High ...
In Jewish tradition, there's a concept called the "kiss of God," a death so gentle, so divine, that it’s reserved for the most righteous. And the story of Aaron's passing is intert...
According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Amalek, that ancient nemesis, saw an opportunity. You see, with Aaron's passing, the protective clouds that had ...
The story of Og, King of Bashan, from Legends of the Jews, is a wild ride that explores just that! The Israelites, fresh from their victory against Sihon (a battle that, by the way...
Remember him? Balak, the King of Moab, was terrified of the Israelites and their growing power. So, he sent messengers to Balaam, hoping he could curse them. The story takes a twis...
So, Balaam, the non-Jewish prophet hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the Israelites, is ready to get down to business. Balak and his princes are all waiting, anticipation thic...
