Moses

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Explore 3,717 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Solomon and Shimei

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We’re going to delve into a story where a moment of perceived justice sets in motion a chain of events leading to... Rome. Yes, that Rome. Our tale revolves around King Solomon, th...

Wisdom of Solomon and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Today, we're diving into a story about Solomon, the king renowned for his wisdom, and a misstep that, according to some traditions, nearly cost Jerusalem everything. The tale begin...

Wisdom of Solomon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Today, we’re diving into the story of Solomon, a king whose legendary wisdom was almost overshadowed by his transgressions. We all know Solomon for his wisdom, but let's be real: h...

Wisdom of Solomon and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

And what he hears… saves him from death! The story goes that he heeded the advice of a rooster, and by doing so, he managed to cheat fate. We don't know the details of the advice, ...

Humility of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition is full of them! And sometimes, these riddles aren't just abstract puzzles; they're put to powerful figures in moments of high drama. to one such moment, recorded ...

Beelzeboul and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

It wasn't just about flashy displays of power, that's for sure. According to the legends, he put them to WORK! Ginzberg, in his monumental work Legends of the Jews, tells us about ...

Wisdom of Solomon and Adares

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Our story today takes us into the fascinating world of King Solomon, a figure revered for his wisdom and mastery over the seen and unseen. Now, Solomon's reputation wasn't just bui...

Adam in Paradise and the Throne

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We find some tantalizing glimpses in the ancient texts. Imagine this: a throne, not just of wood and stone, but teeming with symbolism, a visual representation of power, prophecy, ...

Kingdom of Solomon and Egypt

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The stories we find in Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, paint a wild picture of this throne's journey. It wasn't exactly smooth sailing for...