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.

Destruction of the Temple and Zion

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 125:1

The passage opens with the powerful image of Mount Zion, unshakeable and eternal: "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever" (Psal...

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Michael Among the Heavenly Host and Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 134:1

Our tradition teaches that even then, sacred work continues. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, sheds light on Psalm 134, "A Song of Ascents: ...

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Moses's Transgression and Habakkuk

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 136:5

We all know the story from Exodus – how Moses stretched out his hand, and the waters parted, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. But did you know just how...

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Isaiah's Song

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 148:2

According to the prophet Isaiah, we are all called by God's name, created for His glory (Isaiah 43:7). It’s a powerful thought. The Midrash Tehillim, in its exploration of Psalm 14...

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Moshe Beyond the Firmament

Midrash Aggadah Pesikta DeRav Kahana 2:7

Sometimes, the connection isn’t immediately obvious. Take, for instance, the verses about atonement and taking a census in the book of Exodus. What’s the link? The Pesikta DeRav Ka...

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Death of Rabbi Eliezer

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 3:1

It’s a question that’s captivated Jewish mystics and scholars for centuries. The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that blends Biblical narrative with aggad...

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Throne of Glory

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 3:9

Jewish tradition has some truly awe-inspiring answers. to the ancient text Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a treasure trove of Jewish lore and legend. It paints a picture of creation that'...

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Divine Presence and Tekufah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 6:12

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an ancient and fascinating Midrashic text, gives us a glimpse into a truly remarkable cosmology. It paints a picture of the sun's nightly journey, its relat...

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Wonders of Genesis and Molad

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 7:9

It seems so simple, but when you peek behind the curtain, you find a world of intricate detail. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an early medieval text filled with fascinating traditions, o...

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