Egypt

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Explore 2,541 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Jacob Among the Fathers and David

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The act of counting, it seems, isn't always a simple matter of logistics. Sometimes it's infused with deeper meaning, both positive and, occasionally, fraught with danger. Let’s ta...

Egypt: The Golden Calf

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We all know the story: The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, get impatient waiting for Moses on Mount Sinai. They demand a god they can see, and Aaron, in a moment of weakness, fashi...

Moses and the Origins of the World

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Our ancestors did. Even Moses, the great lawgiver himself, felt it. In fact, according to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses experienced such fear not just once, bu...

The Golden Calf

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It's more than just a pretty tent, you know. It's a story of atonement, of divine presence, and of a relationship between God and the Jewish people that’s been unfolding for millen...

Nebuchadnezzar at the Temple and Rome

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It’s a powerful idea, isn't it? That the very things used to worship God could also tell the story of our destiny. According to Ginzberg’s retelling in Legends of the Jews, each ma...

Jacob's Legacy of Egypt

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It wasn't like they could just pop down to Home Depot. The Torah tells us about the intricate details of the Tabernacle, but sometimes leaves us wondering about the logistics. Well...

Windows of Heaven and Tabernacle

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It turns out, even the number of curtains held a profound significance. : eleven curtains made of goats' hair. Why eleven? Well, according to tradition, it mirrors the eleven heave...

Moses in Joseph's Time and Sinai

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It wasn't just a building; it was a story, a symbol, a living testament to the covenant between God and Israel. And speaking of symbols, let's zoom in on the altar. This wasn't jus...

Legacy of the Forefathers and Rome

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It’s a question that leads us down a fascinating path through history, prophecy, and the very nature of divine acceptance. Think about the Tabernacle, and later the Temple in Jerus...