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We all know the story of Jonah, swallowed whole for his disobedience. But what happened in the belly of the beast? Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and i...
There's a story in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer that might just shed some light on that. It all starts with a seemingly simple statement about marriage. Rabbi Yehudah said that a wife wo...
Jewish tradition has explored this very idea for centuries, particularly when grappling with the mystery of evil. One fascinating text, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a compilation of sto...
This ancient text paints a vivid picture of the bridegroom, and it does so by comparing him to… a king! A king is, ideally, someone admired, celebrated, and treated with utmost res...
Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, if you aren't familiar, is a fascinating early medieval text that retells and expands upon stories from the Torah. It's full of amazing imagery and profound...
It's more than just a day off. It’s a profound connection to the very act of creation, a weekly reminder of God's rest, and our own. But how do we know this? The Pirkei DeRabbi Eli...
The Torah tells us, "Ye shall keep the Sabbath, for it is holy unto you" (Exodus 31:14). But what does that "keeping" actually look like? Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating earl...
Rabbi Zadok offers us a glimpse into the origins of the Anakim. These weren't just big people; they were giants born of arrogance, their hearts filled with pride. And what did this...
We all know the story: the rains came, the world flooded, and Noah, his family, and a whole menagerie of animals survived in a giant boat. But have you ever stopped to think about ...
