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.

Kingdom of Moses and Gadol

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 24:7

It's not just about cleanliness, friends. It’s about something far deeper: our relationship with the Divine. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabbinic interpretations on...

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David the Warrior and Yitz

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 31:2

And according to the ancient rabbis, there's a profound reason why. Rabbi Yitzḥak opens Vayikra Rabbah 31 with a powerful image, quoting Psalms 119:140: “Your saying is exceedingly...

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Lamp of Prophecy

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 34:10

Jewish tradition grapples with this tension constantly, especially when it comes to giving to the poor. And sometimes, the answers we find are… well, unexpected. to a fascinating, ...

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Face of Moses and Shema

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:15

It's an age-old question: how can we possibly dedicate ourselves fully to learning when life keeps pulling us in a million different directions? Well, Midrash Tehillim offers some ...

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Jeremiah Before the Altar

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:15

It’s almost as if our souls crave that sense of resolution, that promise of a better future. It turns out, this isn't just a modern storytelling trope. It's deeply embedded in Jewi...

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Throne of Glory and Amalek

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 9:10

The story of Amalek is one such echo. Amalek, that ancient nemesis of the Israelites, wasn't just a tribe; they represented something far more sinister: the embodiment of unprovoke...

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Kingdom of David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 27:5

The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, we find a fascinating take on Psalm 27. It revolves around a ...

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Acts of Creation and Nachmani

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 34:2

Our tradition understands this struggle, this internal conflict, all too well. And it offers some pretty profound advice on how to deal with it. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of r...

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David at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 39:2

We often take language for granted, but Jewish tradition teaches us that the tongue, that seemingly small and insignificant organ, wields incredible influence. And sometimes, the m...

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