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.

Zion's Transgression

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 24:4

That’s the kind of feeling we're going to explore today, but with a very specific location in mind: Zion. We find a fascinating passage in Vayikra Rabbah, a midrashic collection fo...

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Malkitzedek: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 25:6

It's more than just a ritual. It touches on themes of covenant, perfection, and even the very nature of blessing. to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrashic text fil...

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Isaiah: Abraham and Noah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 34:14

The Torah touches on this profoundly, urging us not to ignore the suffering of others. It's more than just a nice idea; it’s a core principle woven into the fabric of Jewish ethics...

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Jeremiah: Stars and Firmament

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 35:4

We often take these things for granted, but Jewish tradition suggests there's a deeper, more profound answer than just physics. It's all about ḥukim (חקים), statutes. But not just ...

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Ascending the Heights and Isaiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:16

It draws a powerful parallel between water and Torah, showing how both are essential for life, growth, and well-being. The midrash begins by referencing the verse from Isaiah (55:1...

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Abraham and Creation and the Crown

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 6:1

Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful contrast to this feeling. It tells us that while worldly gifts can be lost, the...

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Zion's Song and Levi

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 14:7

Maybe the answer lies in a place we often overlook: Zion. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating exploration of the Book of Psalms, asks a powerful question: “Who will give from Zion the ...

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Abraham and Creation of Joseph

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 15:4

The 15th chapter of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating exploration of just that. It's not a simple checklist, but a ta...

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King Messiah's Legacy

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 16:8

It's a fascinating little passage, packed with layers of meaning. The verse we're looking at is "Therefore my heart rejoices, and my soul is glad; even my flesh shall rest in hope....

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