Parshat Bo

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The final three plagues including the death of the firstborn, the first Passover, and the Exodus from Egypt. Exodus 10:1-13:16.

Moses the Lawgiver and Father

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 34:3

And it all starts with this idea of building a home – not just for ourselves, but for the Divine. We find this idea beautifully illustrated in Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbi...

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Enosh and Creation of Eden

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 35:1

Jewish tradition certainly has. to a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, that explores just that. The text open...

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Moses and the Holy Sanctuary of Betzalel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 35:3

It's more than just readily available lumber in the desert. According to Shemot Rabbah, it’s a lesson in mindful living, a gentle nudge towards respecting the natural world. Imagin...

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Edom Among the Fathers

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 35:5

It wasn't just about aesthetics or availability. According to Shemot Rabbah, it was a symbolic statement about history, power, and ultimately, redemption. We read in Exodus 25:3, "...

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Moses and the Heavenly Realms and the Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 35:6

The ancient rabbis certainly understood that feeling. a fascinating Midrash that speaks directly to that sense of inadequacy, and how we can overcome it. The passage comes from She...

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Temple and the Dreamer of Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 36:1

It's more than just a source of delicious oil; it's a metaphor for the Jewish people themselves. to a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah 36 and unpack its rich layers of meanin...

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Aaron and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 37:1

We find a powerful idea tucked within Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It centers around the verse: "And you, draw Aaron your brother ...

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Moses and David of From

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 37:4

In Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, we find a fascinating exchange. God tells Moses, "And you, draw near to you." Now, Moses isn't exa...

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Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 38:1

Shemot Rabbah, that incredible collection of Midrashim (interpretive stories) on the Book of Exodus, offers a fascinating insight into just this question. It all starts with a seem...

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