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We know the big stories, the miracles, the struggles. But what about their last days? Let's turn our attention to Benjamin, the youngest of Jacob's sons, and how the Legends of the...
The story of Job gives us a glimpse, and it all starts with a celestial wager, a challenge laid down by none other than Satan himself. The scene opens with Satan appearing before G...
Let’s go back to his mother, Jochebed, during her pregnancy. According to the legends, she knew, deep down, that the child she carried was meant for extraordinary things. It wasn't...
What would you do? The story of Moses' birth, as told in Exodus, is familiar, but the Legends of the Jews, as compiled by Louis Ginzberg, gives us a richer, more detailed picture. ...
We often think of Abraham as the paragon of faith, but this passage paints a picture of him as a strategist, a man who wasn't afraid to... well, let's just say "bend the truth" to ...
The story of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, is one such transformation. It’s so profound, in fact, that it's reflected in his very names. The Midrash tells us that Jethro wasn’t jus...
He's seeking refuge after fleeing Egypt, and what does he find? Shepherds behaving… well, terribly. The Legends of the Jews, as retold by Ginzberg, paints a vivid picture. It wasn’...
We know he received the Torah, but what was the journey like? What did heaven look like? Well, according to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Louis Ginzberg, Mose...
Sounds epic. But Moses wasn't so sure. He argued. He pleaded. According to Legends of the Jews, compiled by Louis Ginzberg, Moses didn't just meekly accept his divine mission. He s...
