Parshat Bechukotai

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The blessings for following God's laws, the curses for disobedience, and laws of vows and valuations. Leviticus 26:3-27:34.

The Secret Of The Egyptian Exile

Tree of Souls

It's more than just a historical event; it’s a foundational myth, packed with layers of meaning. But what if I told you the pain, the suffering, the sheer brutality of the Egyptian...

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Covenant of Abraham and Rise

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 121:21

Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 121 calls out to the very foundations of our faith, the patriarchs themselves. "Rise O Patriarchs, Masters of the Covenant!" the text implores. It's an...

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Covenant of Moses

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:108

That’s the story of the Israelites and the Promised Land. It's a moment that echoes through generations, a stark reminder of how easily faith can crumble into doubt. Remember the s...

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Covenant of Moses of Jordan

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:137

He led the Israelites through the desert for forty long years, endured hardship after hardship, and finally, finally, the Promised Land was within sight. But he wasn't going to be ...

CreationHeavenMosesTorah

Covenant of King Zedekiah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 10:5

It all started with a vow – a solemn promise made by Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, to Nebuchadnezzar. But things went south, as they often do in these stories. Zedekiah, for re...

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Exile from Eden and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 8:5

And what about the power of words, the weight of oaths, and the ripple effect of our actions, intended or not? The ancient rabbis wrestled with these questions, and their insights,...

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Adam Names the Animals and Curses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 9:33

It involves a woman suspected of adultery, a priest, and a rather dramatic test involving "the water of bitterness that causes curse" (Numbers 5:18). Now, before we get too far, it...

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Covenant of Ishmael

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 47:5

Specifically, we're looking at section 47, which tackles the tricky subject of God's promises to both Ishmael and Isaac. The passage centers around Genesis 17:20, where God says, "...

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Jacob and the Patriarchs and Blessings

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 66:1

We’re looking at section 66, and it all starts with the phrase, "And may God give you from the dew of the heavens." What’s so special about dew, anyway? The rabbis, masters of clos...

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