The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moses/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Moses | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/moses/ 32 32 This Muslim scholar wants to revive the ‘Judeo-Islamic tradition,’ starting with Moses https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-muslim-scholar-wants-to-revive-the-judeo-islamic-tradition-starting-with-moses/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:10:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3451621 In his new book 'The Islamic Moses,' US-based author Mustafa Akyol turns to the Quran's focus on a shared prophet to highlight a historic closeness and foster interfaith relations

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]]> Ancient sword engraved with the name Ramses II unearthed in the Nile Delta https://www.timesofisrael.com/ancient-sword-engraved-with-the-name-ramses-ii-unearthed-in-the-nile-delta/ Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:34:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3384008 Weapon was likely a ceremonial item belonging to a high-ranking figure; Ramses II is commonly thought to have been the pharaoh of the biblical Israelite exodus from Egypt

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]]> ‘Testament: The Story of Moses’ is a top Netflix show — and it features multiple rabbis https://www.timesofisrael.com/testament-the-story-of-moses-is-a-top-netflix-show-and-it-features-multiple-rabbis/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 22:58:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3265016 Released around Easter and Passover, the docudrama turns to Jewish, Christian and Muslim clergy, making it a great addition to the streamer's small faith and spirituality category

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]]> Moses, Peppa Pig and car noises: UK’s Johnson gives rambling speech https://www.timesofisrael.com/moses-peppa-pig-and-car-noises-uks-johnson-gives-rambling-speech/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 12:15:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2654414 British PM says he 'came down from Sinai' to give officials 'new ten commandments thou shalt develop,' recounts trip to theme park dedicated to porcine preschool favorite

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]]> Abraham, Moses, David and Solomon might get cut from US college history course https://www.timesofisrael.com/abraham-moses-david-and-solomon-might-get-cut-from-us-college-history-course/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 03:25:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1877803 Proposed changes would start AP World History curriculum from year 1450 and not the dawn of civilization

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]]> No monsters, no messiahs https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/no-monsters-no-messiahs/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 14:10:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1820894 Moses was known for his outbursts of passion, but he didn’t make a difference until he had a plan and stuck to it.

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]]> Netanyahu knows a rock from Iraq, Wall Street Journal clarifies https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-knows-a-rock-from-iraq-wall-street-journal-clarifies/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 11:12:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1820101 Newspaper issues correction after misquoting prime minister talking about how Moses provided water for thirsty Israelites in the desert

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]]> Who still sees the wonder of Judaism? https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/collapsed-halacha-and-moshes-mask/ Fri, 09 Mar 2018 11:24:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1806675 Religion is the art of knowing what to do with amazement and how to protect it from complacency

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]]> Moses and the missing hug https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/moses-and-the-missing-hug/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:32:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1783915 Was the biblical leader too busy at his job to make time for his family?

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]]> Conflict: Moses dies vs. Simchat Torah joy https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/why-we-rejoice-on-simchat-torah/ Tue, 10 Oct 2017 09:32:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1708398 Why completing the cycle of Torah reading yields a day of rejoicing instead of mourning the great leader

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]]> When Moses almost parted the Red Sea on the Great Seal of the United States https://www.timesofisrael.com/when-moses-almost-parted-the-red-sea-on-the-great-seal-of-the-united-states/ Sun, 16 Apr 2017 09:06:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1599474 New book contends Hebrew prophets influenced the Puritans who established America -- and the patriots who led it to independence

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]]> Just look up, people https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/just-look-up-people-the-fire-all-around-us/ Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:29:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1599749 How binge-watching on-demand media distracts those who would help repair the world from even noticing what's wrong

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]]> Beyoncé-themed Passover site is mad fierce https://www.timesofisrael.com/beyonce-themed-passover-site-is-mad-fierce/ Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:28:24 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1591101 Grad student Amy Schiller superimposes pop icon's lyrics on holiday images

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]]> Moses and the Supreme Court https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/moses-and-the-supreme-court/ Wed, 22 Mar 2017 11:31:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1585517 Will Judge Neil Gorsuch's confirmation hearings check for that essential virtue in exacting justice -- humility?

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]]> Lasting power https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/lasting-power/ Sat, 11 Mar 2017 11:13:07 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1577782 Moses was great in many ways, and at the heart of his greatness is that, over 40 years, he never gave up

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