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That’s the kind of secret we’re diving into today, a painful moment ripped from the story of Joseph and his brothers. We find ourselves in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, Chapter 38, a fas...
Jewish tradition grapples with that idea in some pretty profound ways, and the story of Joseph and his brothers is a perfect example. We all know the story: Joseph, the favored son...
Jewish tradition has a lot to say about that, especially when it comes to oaths and bans. to a powerful teaching from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 38, that sheds li...
Take the story from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, chapter 38 – it really brings this concept to life. The passage begins with a stark reminder of consequences. Remember the men of Jabesh...
The text tells us that Rabbi Ishmael reflects on a very specific moment. Ten times, the sons of Jacob addressed Joseph as "thy servant, our father." Ten times they repeated this st...
It wasn't just about interpreting dreams, you know. It was also about how he handled a massive food crisis. : a famine grips the land, and everyone is flocking to Egypt to buy grai...
The scene: The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron, the ancient burial ground purchased by Abraham himself. Jacob, also known as Israel, has passed away in Egypt, and his sons are bringing...
Rabbi Eliezer, in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating work of Jewish aggadah and folklore, paints a breathtaking picture. It's more than just a simple parting of the waves. He de...
The desperation, the cruelty… it’s almost too much to bear. But what if I told you that Jewish tradition offers a surprising, even comforting, twist on that horrific decree? Accord...
