2,541 texts · Page 67 of 283
It's not just about being punctual. Sometimes, it's about making a statement, about proving a point. And in Jewish tradition, the idea of doing things in broad daylight, for all to...
The stories surrounding the giving of the Torah are filled with this kind of fiery devotion. In fact, the text tells us that at a certain point, overcome with emotion, Israel decla...
According to Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, Moses, in his final blessings, had some pretty powerful things to say about the Levites. He specifically calls out Aaron, prince of the...
And the blessings he bestowed were powerful indeed. Think about Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob. Moses declared, "Benjamin is the beloved of the Lord, whom he will always shiel...
The ancient texts offer some pretty wild imagery. The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation of rabbinic lore gathered by Louis Ginzberg, paints a vivid picture. It tells...
What happens when a legend disappears? When a leader, a prophet, a figure like MOSES, is simply… gone? The grief, of course, is immense. But beyond that, there's often a desperate,...
He's looking for Moses, but why? The legends don't always tell us everything directly, leaving room for interpretation. Perhaps he wants to thwart God's plan, maybe he wants to tes...
The rabbis certainly debated it, comparing and contrasting the merits of our most revered patriarchs and prophets. And wouldn't you know it, the discussions could get a little… spi...
It's a powerful image, isn't it? A promise from God, as recounted in Legends of the Jews, that "Thou that didst lead My children in this world, shalt also lead them in the future w...
