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That struggle is ancient, woven into the very fabric of our stories. And in those stories, we often find wisdom, guidance on how to navigate this messy thing called life. One recur...
The story of Job, or Jobab as he’s sometimes known, is one that's echoed through the ages. But did you know that, according to some traditions, Job wasn't just a righteous man affl...
We all know the big picture: slavery, plagues, the parting of the Red Sea. But what about the individual choices, the moral dilemmas, the moments of despair and resilience that sha...
We often hear about the heroic deeds of men in the Bible, but sometimes, the women – the mothers, sisters, and daughters – are the unsung heroes whose wisdom and courage shape the ...
It sounds like something out of a fairy tale, but the story of Jochebed, the mother of Moses, begins in just such a way. According to Legends of the Jews, even though Jochebed was ...
There's a lot more to that thorny shrub than meets the eye. Our tradition teaches us that the choice was far from arbitrary. In fact, the humble thorn-bush, or seneh in Hebrew, was...
What about the really dark stuff? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Moses actually took a trip to hell. I know. Quite the field trip. The st...
Jewish tradition certainly doesn't shy away from describing the consequences of truly wicked deeds. Let's take a little journey, shall we? Imagine Moses, guided by an angel, gettin...
We're not talking about folks who cut you off in traffic. We're talking about those who commit the most heinous sins imaginable. What awaits them? Jewish tradition, particularly in...
