Torah

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Explore 4,111 Jewish texts related to the theme of Torah, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

The 'akedah

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The story, as we find it elaborated upon in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, takes us far beyond the spare verses of Genesis. It paints a vivid picture, filled with dialogue and em...

The Death And Burial Of Sarah

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We often focus on their triumphs, their faith, their covenant with God. But what about their grief? What about the human moments of sorrow and mourning? Let's delve into the story ...

Eliezer's Mission

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After such a monumental event, life surely changed. According to Legends of the Jews, Abraham felt the weight of his years more acutely after Sarah's passing. Interestingly, the te...

The Wooing Of Rebekah

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The story begins with Abraham, who, concerned about finding the right wife for his son Isaac, sends his trusted servant Eliezer on a mission to Haran. Eliezer is laden with gifts a...

Abraham Views Earth And Heaven

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According to Legends of the Jews, that's precisely what happened to Abraham. The story goes that the archangel Michael, under divine command, took Abraham on a whirlwind tour high ...

The Birth Of Esau And Jacob

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And trust me, this is a tale you won't soon forget. According to the Legends of the Jews, Isaac, son of Abraham, was a chip off the old block. He mirrored his father in every way—b...

The Sale Of The Birthright

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It’s a tale of hunger, deception, and a choice that would reverberate through generations. The story, as pieced together in Legends of the Jews by Ginzberg, isn't just about a simp...

Isaac With The Philistines

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According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Isaac's life was, in many ways, a mirror image of his father Abraham's. : Abraham had to leave his birthplace. So did Isaa...

Isaac Blesses Jacob

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The story of Isaac blessing Jacob instead of Esau is definitely one of those moments. It’s a story filled with deception, family drama, and a bit of divine intervention, and it's f...