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We know the story of Noah, the ark, and the animals two-by-two. But what about Noah himself? What kind of a man was he? Jewish tradition, as always, has some fascinating things to ...
It wasn't exactly a picnic. The Midrash paints a picture of intense anticipation, mixed with a healthy dose of terror. From the moment the Israelites arrived in the third month – S...
It's more than just chance, according to the ancient rabbis. It's about divine engagement. The verse that sparks this thought is from Numbers 3:1: "And these are the generations of...
It all goes back to a fascinating swap, a divine exchange, that re-shaped the spiritual landscape of ancient Israel. We find the seeds of this story in Bamidbar Rabbah, specificall...
There’s a fascinating teaching attributed to Rabbi Meir in Bamidbar Rabbah 9 that gets right to the heart of it. He asks, how do we know that the way we treat others is the very sa...
Here, we're unpacking the story of the sotah, the woman suspected of adultery, and the unique ritual designed to determine her guilt or innocence. It's a wild ride, so buckle up. O...
Today, we're diving into Bamidbar Rabbah 11, a section of a Midrash, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Numbers, and we'll find some surprising and hopeful insigh...
It all starts with a verse from the Song of Songs (3:11): "Go out and gaze, daughters of Zion, at King Solomon, at the crown with which his mother crowned him on the day of his wed...
It’s a story rich with symbolism, divine presence, and, believe it or not, even a little tension about who gets to offer what. , shall we? According to Bamidbar Rabbah 13, it all b...
