Parshat Bereshit

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Covers the creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations from Adam to Noah. Genesis 1:1-6:8.

Moses and Adam of Zimri

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 33:5

Our tradition teaches us that something else holds even greater worth: a good name. And it's not just about reputation, but about the power and blessing inherent in a name earned t...

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Mordechai and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 40:4

It sounds strange, but Jewish tradition explores the idea that certain special figures in our history were known by multiple names, each reflecting a different facet of their chara...

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Mikha and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 41:1

The ancient rabbis certainly did. This week, we're diving into a passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, specifically Shemot Rab...

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Avin: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 41:2

It's more than just handing something over. It's like tossing a pebble into a pond, the ripples go far beyond what you can see. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...

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Moses: Abraham and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 47:9

Today, let's delve into a passage from Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, specifically section 47. It reveals a surprising strategy emp...

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Isaiah: Betzalel and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 48:2

What's in a name? More than you might think. Our tradition teaches that a good name is more valuable than even the finest oils. But why? Let's delve into a fascinating passage from...

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Songs: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 49:2

Good intentions, maybe, but with a track record that's... well, let's just say "mixed"? That's the feeling at the heart of a beautiful passage in Shemot Rabbah 49, a collection of ...

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Abraham and Creation of Gehenna

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 51:7

It’s more than just a physical structure. According to Shemot Rabbah, it’s deeply connected to the very essence of Jewish survival and destiny. The name itself hints at its purpose...

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Adam in Paradise and Passover

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:10

Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the classical Rabbinic commentary on Song of Songs, offers a fascinating perspective. It suggests that we can "recount your love through wine [miyayin]." But ...

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