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.

Staff of Moses and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s precisely what it felt like for the Israelites in Egypt. Imagine: you've been enslaved, forced to build cities for a king who sees you as nothing more than cheap labor. Then...

Birth of Pharaoh and Egyptians

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We all know the big picture: slavery, plagues, the parting of the Red Sea. But what about the individual choices, the moral dilemmas, the moments of despair and resilience that sha...

Amram and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The Legends of the Jews tells us about Amram, father of Moses, and his extraordinary piety. He wasn't just a Levite, already a tribe known for its devotion. No, Amram stood out eve...

Marriage of Amram

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Sometimes, it's in the most unexpected places, like a marriage built on shared destiny and defiance. Amram, a name whispered with reverence in Jewish history, chose as his life par...

Aaron: Amram and Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, gives us a glimpse. It paints a picture not just of events, but of the emotions that pulsed through th...

Wisdom of Miriam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often hear about the heroic deeds of men in the Bible, but sometimes, the women – the mothers, sisters, and daughters – are the unsung heroes whose wisdom and courage shape the ...

Birth of Amram and Pharaoh

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Sometimes, leadership isn't about grand pronouncements, but about personal example. And that's exactly what we see in this story about Amram, the father of Moses. Things weren't ea...

Amram's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That's the kind of dream we're talking about here. After receiving a powerful vision – we don't know the specifics, but it clearly carried immense weight – Amram, a prominent figur...

Birth of Jochebed and Miriam

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

to the story of Jochebed and Miriam, and the desperate measures they took to save the infant who would become Moses. Imagine the scene. Pharaoh’s decree hangs heavy in the air: all...