Sabbath

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Explore 501 Jewish texts related to the theme of Sabbath, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Covenant of Moses and Aaron

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As recounted in Legends of the Jews, along with the instruction to illuminate the Mishkan (the Sanctuary), came another: to celebrate the Shabbat (Sabbath) by kindling lights. God'...

Righteousness of Adam and Levi

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It's more than just coincidence, my friends. It’s practically woven into the fabric of our sacred stories! : Why Levi? Why was the tribe of Levi, the priestly tribe, chosen for suc...

Judah and the First Humans

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We're not talking simple cloth on a pole here. We're talking divine symbols, ancestral blessings, and radiant letters etched in the very fabric of reality. According to Legends of ...

Moses at the Temple and Aaron

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According to the Legends of the Jews, it was a sight to behold, a marvel of divine organization and shimmering glory. Imagine a perfect square, twelve thousand cubits on each side....

Giving of the Torah and Shelomith

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We know the story of Moses, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah. But what about the stories on the periphery, the lives touched by these grand events in unexpected ...

Zelophehad Faces Judgment

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The constant miracles, sure, but also the constant questions...the endless stream of new laws, and the sometimes agonizing process of figuring out how to apply them. Well, let's im...

Moses Studies Torah and Sabbath

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It’s a question that goes right to the heart of how we remember – and how we live a life connected to something bigger than ourselves. to a story. A story that begins with a broken...

Moses's Transgression and Sabbath

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Sometimes, even the greatest leaders need a little divine clarification. Let’s talk about a fascinating moment involving Moses himself. You see, he wasn't always entirely sure on t...

Covenant of Moses and Hebron

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The Torah tells us in Numbers 13 that they departed from Kadesh-Barnea. But where did they go first? The south of Palestine, the least impressive part. Now, why would Moses do that...