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.

David: Aaron and the Ark

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 8:3

It’s a question that’s occupied Jewish thought for centuries. And the Rabbis in Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrashic collection on the Book of Leviticus, tackle this very question head-on. ...

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Rabbi Shimon's Transgression and Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:9

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic homilies on the Book of Leviticus, we find a powerful exploration of peace. Rabbi Shimon ben Yoḥai declares that "Great is peace, as all...

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Adoniyahu and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:8

Today, let's dive into a fascinating story about the shemen ha-mishchah, the sacred anointing oil, taken from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash on the Book of Leviticus. Imagine Moses, out...

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Aaron in Battle and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:1

Today, we’re diving into a passage from Vayikra Rabbah 13 that explores just that. It all starts with the verse, "The Lord spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying to them" (Leviticus 1...

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World to Come and Behemoth

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:3

It's not just about following rules, you know. As Rav teaches us, the mitzvot were given to Israel to refine us, to elevate us. Why? "He is a shield for all who rely on Him" (Prove...

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Marriage of Moses and the Throne

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:4

The text kicks off with the verse from Leviticus 11:2: "Speak to the children of Israel saying: These are the living beings that you may eat from all the animals that are on the ea...

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Resurrection of the Dead and Beit

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 14:9

It turns out, these two seemingly unrelated topics are deeply intertwined in some fascinating rabbinic discussions. , shall we? We find a compelling debate in Vayikra Rabbah 14, a ...

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Living by Torah and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 15:2

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, we find this very idea explored. It all starts with the seemingly simple phrase, "to set calib...

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Ishmael and the First Humans of Fear

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 15:4

The ancient rabbis grappled with these questions too, and sometimes their answers can surprise us. to a passage from Vayikra Rabbah (Leviticus Rabbah), a fascinating collection of ...

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