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Even after God revealed Himself in the burning bush, even after all the reassurances, Moses still hesitated. "But," he argued, "they will not believe me! They won't listen. They'll...
It's more than just a ritual; it's a declaration of independence. God wouldn’t have redeemed Israel, wouldn’t have pulled them out of Egypt, if they hadn’t turned away from idol wo...
According to Legends of the Jews, by Louis Ginzberg, Moses, overwhelmed, turned to God in desperation. "O Lord of the world!" he cried, comparing himself to a careless shepherd who...
Jewish tradition has some fascinating answers, and they often involve celestial dramas playing out behind the scenes. Take the story of the Exodus, the moment when the Israelites w...
We all know the story: the Israelites, enslaved in Egypt, are finally led to freedom by Moses. But the Bible only gives us so much detail. What about the heavenly host? Were they j...
We all know the story: the Israelites are freed, the waters part, the Egyptians pursue, the waters crash. End of story. Well, not quite. According to the Legends of the Jews, a mon...
Why "My Miracle?" Midrash tells us it’s because the miracle God wrought against Amalek wasn't just for Israel, but, in a way, for God too. The Sages explain that as long as the Isr...
According to Legends of the Jews, a monumental work compiled by Louis Ginzberg, the moment the Israelites said "Yea" to the first commandment, something shifted. God wasn't just la...
And it's a question that Moses, our great leader, dared to ask. Even after witnessing incredible miracles, after leading the Israelites out of Egypt, after receiving the Torah itse...
