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The death of Aaron, the High Priest, brother of Moses, is just such a story. The Legends of the Jews, that amazing collection of rabbinic tales and biblical expansions compiled by ...
There you are, wandering in the desert, sustained by food that literally falls from the sky. And yet…you grumble. You whine. You say, "Ugh, not manna again!" It sounds almost unbel...
We find a classic example of that in the story of Balaam, the non-Jewish prophet hired to curse the Israelites. Balak, the King of Moab, was understandably nervous. A huge Israelit...
It’s a theme that echoes through so many stories, and it's definitely front and center in the tale of Balaam. You see, Balaam wasn't just some random guy. He was a powerful sorcere...
He's hired by Balak, a Moabite king, to curse the Israelites. Balak is terrified of them, seeing them as a threat. Balaam, knowing he can't really curse them if God doesn't allow i...
The story of Balaam is a strange one, filled with prophecy, curses, and a talking donkey (yes, really!). But at its heart, it's a story about choice, and how our actions can either...
But the story, as always, is far more complex than it seems. Balaam, unlike some of the other characters we encounter in the Hebrew Bible, doesn't give up easily. After initially b...
Imagine that – one voice, heard by everyone! Why? Because God knew that one day, someone would come along claiming to be a god, leading many astray. God, in His wisdom, amplified B...
The story centers around Zimri, a prince of the tribe of Simeon, and his brazen defiance. He publicly takes Cozbi, a Midianite woman, as his own. A clear violation of the law. But ...
