Shabbat

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Explore 1,116 Jewish texts related to the theme of Shabbat, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Moses's Transgression and Sabbath

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

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...

Joshua and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We often think of names as just labels, but in Jewish tradition, they're so much more. They’re reflections of character, hints of potential, even prayers for the future. And someti...

Covenant of Moses and Hebron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

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...

Adam: Moses and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

The ancient stories certainly resonate with that feeling. Today, we’re diving into a powerful moment in the relationship between God and the Israelites after the Exodus, a moment f...

Moses's Transgression of Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s kind of how Moses felt about Korah's rebellion. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Moses took Korah's transgression deeply to heart, fearing that afte...

Moses at the Temple and Korah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

We're diving into a pivotal moment from the story of Korah, a fascinating and troubling tale of ambition, jealousy, and ultimately, divine justice. Remember, this all comes from Le...

Moses: Korah and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Reached the absolute limit of what you can do to help someone, and they just... won't listen? Well, Moses knew that feeling. And the story of Korach's rebellion really brings it ho...

Miriam in Joseph's Time and Barnea

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

That’s kind of the vibe of the Israelites' story as they wander the desert. After the infamous spy incident, where they balked at entering the Promised Land, they were sentenced to...

Death of Miriam of Aaron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition certainly understands that feeling. Let's talk about the deaths of three towering figures in the Torah: Miriam, Aaron, and Moses. You might think that because they...