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.

Kingdom of Moses

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 45:5

The Torah is full of moments like that, and they teach us so much about ourselves and our relationship with the Divine. We find a fascinating exploration of this idea in Shemot Rab...

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Moses in Heaven and Behold

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 45:6

Not physical places, of course, but… well, let’s explore a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It delves into a ...

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The Golden Calf of Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 46:1

It's more than just a dramatic moment; it's a profound lesson in leadership, faith, and the nature of divine-human partnership. The Book of Exodus (34:1) tells us that after the Go...

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Esau and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 46:4

Shemot Rabbah (a classical collection of Rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus) explores this very human dynamic, and it hits surprisingly close to home. The text opens wi...

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Moses's Transgression of Sinai

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 47:1

The answer, according to the Midrash, is a fascinating blend of divine foresight and, well, a little bit of divine concern! Our story begins, as so many do, with Moses on Mount Sin...

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Moses's Transgression and Testimony

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 47:6

The Torah tells us that when Moses descended from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony – the luchot ha-brit (לוחות הברית) – he didn't realize his face was radiating li...

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Moses's Song

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 47:7

What did he eat? Did he even sleep? to what Shemot Rabbah, a classical collection of Rabbinic homilies on the Book of Exodus, tells us. The verse from Exodus 34:27, "The Lord said ...

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Moses: Abraham and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 47:9

Today, let's delve into a passage from Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, specifically section 47. It reveals a surprising strategy emp...

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Moses and the King of Betzalel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 48:1

Specifically, in Shemot Rabbah 48, we find a fascinating exploration of the power of a good name. The passage begins with Moses announcing Betzalel's appointment to oversee the con...

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