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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...
It’s a question that pops up again and again in Jewish tradition, and one story in particular, about Moses and his father-in-law Jethro, really brings it home. At first, Moses wasn...
Sometimes, it's not those who’ve lived with the miraculous all their lives, but rather a newcomer, a convert, who can see it most clearly. Our story begins with Jethro, the father-...
The air is thick with the aroma of roasting meat, the sounds of laughter and song echoing through the desert. The Israelites, newly freed from slavery in Egypt, are gathered togeth...
It turns out, the ancient stories have a lot to say on the matter. We find ourselves with Moses, after the giving of the Torah, setting up the legal system. He didn’t just appoint ...
The story of Jethro, Moses' father-in-law, offers a fascinating glimpse. Jethro, who according to the tradition, excelled all other converts in his love for the Torah, wasn’t just ...
Today, let's talk about the descendants of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law. You know, Jethro, the Midianite priest who gave Moses refuge and wise counsel. What happened to his family ...
You remember Jethro. Moses' father-in-law? The Midianite priest who recognized the greatness of God even before the Israelites fully grasped it? Well, according to the legends, his...
Jewish tradition is full of stories that suggest it does. And one of the most fascinating, and perhaps surprising, examples comes from the story of the Rechabites. These weren't Is...
