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Your name is tied to your identity, your reputation. But what about God’s name? What does that tell us? The story goes that Moses, finally convinced he had to be the one to lead th...
The Torah is full of these kinds of startling transformations, and the story of Moses' rod is a perfect example. It’s more than just a cool magic trick; it’s a lesson about power, ...
A monumental task. You'd think Moses would be ecstatic, ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work. But no, Moses hesitates. He's not exactly thrilled about the prospect. He rais...
Moses, fresh from his encounter with the burning bush, is now tasked with the monumental job of leading the Israelites out of Egypt. He’s got a bit of an edge, maybe a little too m...
According to Ginzberg's masterful retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses didn't exactly jump for joy when he got the divine call. In fact, he voiced some pretty significant doubts...
He's been arguing with God, questioning his own abilities, and generally dragging his feet about returning to Egypt. But finally, finally, he relents. "Okay," he says, in essence, ...
Moses sure did. Imagine this: you’re tending sheep in the desert, happily married, a father. Then, BOOM! God appears in a burning bush and tells you to go liberate an entire nation...
According to Legends of the Jews, as retold by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, the great leader wasn't exactly racing toward his destiny. He was accompanied by his wife and children, yes, an...
Moses, our leader, lawgiver, the one who spoke to God face to face... even he wasn't perfect. We often think of Moses as this unwavering figure. But the texts paint a more nuanced ...
