Midrash Aggadah

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Midrash Aggadah texts, a body of rabbinic literature devoted to the narrative, ethical, and homiletical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. These works illuminate Scripture through stories, parables, and theological reflection.

Marriage of Rabbi Akiva and Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 136:1

In Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal and ethical teachings from the Book of Numbers, we find a discussion about that very moment. Deuteronomy 34:4 tells us, "And the L-rd said...

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Moses's Repentance

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 136:2

Moses, the great lawgiver himself, knew that feeling. We find in Sifrei Bamidbar, a Midrashic collection on the Book of Numbers, a poignant moment of reflection. Moses recounts, in...

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Moses's Transgression of Aaron

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 137:1

We often think of death as something to be feared, something to be avoided at all costs. But what if I told you that Moses, the man who spoke to God face-to-face, actually desired ...

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David's Transgression and Hamodai

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 137:2

It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and Jewish tradition offers a fascinating perspective. The Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal and ethical teachings connected to t...

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Moses and Joseph

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 138:1

It’s a question the Torah touches upon in subtle, yet profound ways. We find a beautiful example in the book of Bamidbar, Numbers, chapter 27, verse 15. "And Moses spoke to the L-r...

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Samuel: Him in the Days of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 139:1

And in the book of Bamidbar – that's Numbers in English – we find a fascinating glimpse into this very mystery. The verse we're looking at, Numbers 27:16, starts with a prayer: "Le...

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Joshua: Moses's Transgression

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 139:2

Our tradition teaches us it's something far more profound, something deeply connected to the well-being of the people. We find a fascinating insight in Sifrei Bamidbar, a collectio...

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Kingdom of Moses of Joshua

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 140:1

The Torah, our guide to life, gives us a glimpse in the book of Bamidbar (Numbers) when Moses is tasked with selecting his successor. It’s more than just picking someone competent;...

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Account of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 141:1

We often think of it as a simple transfer of power, but in Jewish tradition, it's so much more nuanced than that. It's about legacy, about diminishing brilliance, and about the uni...

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