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.

Samuel: David and Goliath

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:2

to a fascinating interpretation of the David and Goliath story from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic homilies on the Book of Leviticus. Rabbi Shmuel bar Naḥman starts us of...

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Kingdom of Amalekites

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:3

Today, we're diving into a fascinating interpretation from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Leviticus. It's a wild ride involving the Amalekites, K...

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Samael Among the Heavenly Host

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:4

Like someone's pointing out all your flaws, comparing you to others, and generally making you feel... unworthy? Well, according to some ancient Jewish texts, even the Israelites fa...

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Mission of Moses and Haughty

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:5

Our tradition recognizes this struggle, and even offers some pretty ingenious battle strategies. It all starts with a verse from Leviticus (16:3): “With this Aaron shall come.” But...

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Hidden Secrets of Creation and Holies

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:6

What would you bring with you? What could possibly prepare you for such an encounter? Well, Rabbi Yudan, in Vayikra Rabbah 21, offers a fascinating perspective. He interprets the v...

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Moses: Aaron in Joseph's Time

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:7

That feeling, that ache of separation, is what this week’s portion of Vayikra Rabbah (Leviticus Rabbah) touches upon. It centers around a seemingly simple phrase in Leviticus 16:2:...

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Rabbi Shimon's Journey and Akiva

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:8

It's a story about dedication to Torah study, unexpected homecomings, and maybe, just maybe, the importance of knocking before you enter. The story begins with two renowned scholar...

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Aaron and Moses of Temple

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:9

The ancient rabbis certainly did. to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, and see what secrets we can uncov...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Priest

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:10

The ancient rabbis certainly did! They saw profound symbolism woven into every thread, especially when it came to the garments of the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest. : the High Pries...

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