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.

David's Song and Kingdom

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 132:1

Our tradition grapples with this very question, especially when considering the immense gifts God has bestowed upon us. Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 1...

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Moses: Kingdom of Aaron

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 133:1

Psalm 133 captures that perfectly, and the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, beautifully unpacks its meaning. The psalm itself begins, ...

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Michael Among the Heavenly Host and Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 134:1

Our tradition teaches that even then, sacred work continues. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, sheds light on Psalm 134, "A Song of Ascents: ...

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Reish Lakish and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 135:1

We often take clouds for granted, but Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers us a surprisingly profound peek into their s...

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The Almighty Studies Torah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:1

to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Specifically, we're going to explore Psalm 136, a powerful song of gratitude that repeats the p...

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David the Poet and Miracles

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:2

The ancient collection of teachings known as Midrash Tehillim (a commentary on the Book of Psalms) grapples with this very question. Psalm 136 praises God, saying, "To the One who ...

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Throne of David and Rabbis

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:3

The ancient Rabbis grappled with these very questions, and their answers, found within the Midrash Tehillim (a collection of homiletical interpretations on the Book of Psalms), are...

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Batya in Joseph's Time

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:4

We all know the story: God, in his awesome power, struck down the firstborn of Egypt as the final, devastating blow to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. But ...

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Moses's Transgression and Habakkuk

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:5

We all know the story from Exodus – how Moses stretched out his hand, and the waters parted, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. But did you know just how...

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