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We hear so much about the other tribes, their portions of the land, their heroes and villains. But Dan? They seem to fade into the background. Well, according to the Legends of the...
We left off with the tribe of Dan backing down from their planned invasion of Judah. Good news for Judah. But, as often happens, one problem solved just paves the way for another. ...
The biblical account in the Books of Kings gives us glimpses of his fiery personality, his confrontations with kings, and his miraculous deeds. But those are just snapshots. They b...
It's about Elijah the Prophet, or Eliyahu HaNavi, a figure who pops up throughout Jewish tradition, often in unexpected places, always as a messenger of God. In this story, we see ...
Elijah the prophet. Just the name conjures up images of fire, brimstone, and unwavering devotion to God. But was he all thunder and lightning? Or was there more to this fiery figur...
It turns out, according to Jewish legend, it's all about how you treat your workers. We know Elijah as a zealous figure, a defender of God's honor. But the Legends of the Jews, as ...
That's the story we hear about certain exceptional disciples, men who delved deep into the mystical heart of Judaism. We learn that after a disciple had thoroughly absorbed these m...
It's a story of faith, resourcefulness, and the enduring power of good deeds. We're talking about Elisha, the prophet. Like his mentor Elijah, Elisha was known for his compassion. ...
Jewish tradition is full of stories of people in just such situations, and how they found unexpected help. Let's look at one, a poignant tale of a widow and the prophet Elisha. Thi...
