Parshat Chayei Sarah

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The death and burial of Sarah, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, and Rebekah joins the family. Genesis 23:1-25:18.

Bigtan: Pharaoh at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 88:3

The ancient rabbis certainly did. They saw God's hand even in moments of anger, betrayal, and… well, poisoned drinks. to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a classic rabbi...

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Songs of David and Blessings

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 3:5

It's like a subtle wink, inviting us to dig deeper and uncover hidden connections. Take this verse from Deuteronomy (7:13): "He will love you, bless you, and multiply you; He will ...

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Court of Solomon of Kings

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 7:1

Kohelet, the book of Ecclesiastes, gives us a glimpse. In chapter 2, verse 7, it says, "I purchased myself slaves and maidservants and I had stewards. I also had great possession o...

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Rabbi Akiva and Solomon of Yishmael

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 6:1

And they found wisdom in the most unexpected of places: a farmer's field. The book of Ecclesiastes, or Kohelet, as it's known in Hebrew, offers some surprisingly practical advice t...

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Moses and the Promised Land of Israelites

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 5:21

That feeling... well, it's not new. It echoes all the way back to ancient Egypt, to the very dawn of the Israelite nation. We find ourselves in the book of Exodus, Shemot in Hebrew...

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Pharaoh and the Heavenly Realms of Gehenna

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 7:4

Rabbi Levi starts us off with a parable. Imagine a king who owns a beautiful orchard. Now, in this orchard, he plants not only fruit-bearing trees – the kind that give you deliciou...

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Moses in Battle and Egyptians

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 11:2

Take the story of the plagues in Egypt. It's not just about showing off God's power; it's a complex tapestry woven with themes of justice, redemption, and even a little bit of…well...

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Wisdom of Yitro

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 27:2

The Book of Exodus gives us a powerful example in the story of Yitro, Moses' father-in-law. And the midrash, specifically Shemot Rabbah, offers us some fascinating interpretations ...

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Job in Solomon's Court

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 31:12

It’s not just about giving what you have, but about how you give it. In the book of Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, we find a powerfu...

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