Parshat Yitro

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Jethro visits Moses, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the giving of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 18:1-20:23.

Aaron in the Days of Moses and Sacrifice

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:72

The people of Israel are ready to begin their worship. Aaron, brother of Moses, is chosen to be the first High Priest. This is his moment! He should be filled with pride and joy. B...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:37

We’re talking about the pillar of cloud, that miraculous manifestation that guided them through the wilderness. But the story, as always, is richer than just a simple divine GPS. T...

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Moses's Transgression and David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:68

It’s easy to picture Moses as the ultimate authority figure, standing atop Mount Sinai. But what about the practicalities of his rule? The elders certainly held a position of respe...

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Moses's Transgression and Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:45

God created the world in six days. And after each day, He looked around and said, "Yeah, that's good." But not every day got that stamp. Why? Well, some say it's because of water. ...

Hell/GehennaMosesRepentanceJudgment

Giving of the Torah and Israelites

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:102

We all know Moses. The guy who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah on Mount Sinai… a pretty big deal. But even Moses, seasoned leader and prophet, felt a tremor of ...

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Peor Faces Judgment

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:58

Like a line is crossed and you wonder, "How did we even get here?" Well, that's kind of what happened with the Israelites in the desert, according to some fascinating ancient texts...

Hell/GehennaMosesHoly LandJudgment

Joshua: Moses and the Messiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:86

Moses, our great leader, actually got a glimpse of that. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses had a special request of ...

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Giving of the Torah and Isaiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:142

That’s a glimpse into the desperation Moses must have felt as his life was coming to an end. We all know Moses. The towering figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt, received th...

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Giving of the Torah and Amram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:146

Jewish tradition certainly knows the feeling. Let's talk about MOSES, at the very end of his life. Here’s MOSES, the guy who spoke to God face to face, led the Israelites out of Eg...

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