Midrash Rabbah

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The great Midrash Rabbah, a collection of aggadic midrashim on the Torah and the Five Megillot. These rabbinic commentaries explore the deeper meanings of Scripture through parable, allegory, and legend.

Manasseh and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:4

The ones that make you think, "Wait, how did that happen?" to a fascinating little corner of the Joseph story, found in Bereshit Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations o...

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Joseph: Pharaoh at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:5

The ancient rabbis certainly did, and they found fascinating insights in the story of Joseph in Egypt. In Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of G...

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Holy Spirit and Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:6

That’s kind of what happened to Jacob after Joseph disappeared, according to the ancient commentary, Bereshit Rabbah. The Torah tells us, "Jacob saw that there was grain [shever] i...

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Joseph's Repentance and Levi

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:7

The Bible is full of them, and the story of Joseph and his brothers is no exception. It's a tale of betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately, reconciliation. But what about the subtle...

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Reuben: Jacob and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:8

The Torah portion of Vayigash gives us a glimpse into their complex relationship, and the Rabbis of the Midrash, particularly in Bereshit Rabbah 91, unpack the nuances of this dram...

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Jacob: Joseph at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:9

It's a deep dive into the story of Jacob's sons and their trip to Egypt, and it's full of anxiety, suspicion, and loss. The passage begins with a recap from Genesis 42. Joseph, now...

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Death of Jacob of Benjamin

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:10

The scene: a devastating famine grips the land. Jacob's sons have returned from Egypt with grain, but it’s gone. They need to go back, but the mysterious Egyptian ruler—who we, the...

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Kingdom of Jacob

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:11

Our ancestors certainly did. This week, we're diving into Bereshit Rabbah 91, a section of the great Midrashic collection that unpacks the Book of Genesis. Specifically, we'll be l...

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From Nothing to Everything and Jacob

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 92:1

Our tradition grapples with this too, offering perspectives that might surprise you. to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the ...

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