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.

Fall from Paradise

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 12:6

There's a story in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer that might just shed some light on that. It all starts with a seemingly simple statement about marriage. Rabbi Yehudah said that a wife wo...

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Death of Adam and Ezekiel

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 12:10

Forget the awkward toasts and questionable dance moves. Let's talk about Adam's wedding. According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text filled with legends ...

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Watchers from Above and Hosea

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 12:11

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an early collection of Biblical stories and interpretations, gives us a glimpse. It paints a picture of a God deeply invested in the well-being of this new ...

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Adam and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 13:1

It's more than just a tale of forbidden fruit, it's a peek into the very nature of humanity and our relationship with the Divine. And the serpent? Well, let's just say he plays a p...

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Sammael and the Angels and the Serpent

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 13:2

The story of Sammael and the serpent offers a glimpse into that primal moment. Imagine a celestial being, a great prince in heaven. That was Sammael. Now, we’re told that the Chajj...

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Adam and the First Humans of Everything

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 13:4

That feeling, that tension, is ancient. And it's captured beautifully in a parable from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that retells and expands upon bibl...

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Divine Presence and Egyptians

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 14:1

Jewish tradition definitely paints that picture. It's not just a distant Creator winding up the universe and letting it go. No, according to our sages, God’s been intimately presen...

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Adam and the Heavenly Realms of Garden

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 14:2

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval Jewish text, offers us a peek. It paints a vivid picture, drawing on biblical verses to flesh out the scene. The text brings us...

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Elijah and Creation of Prophet

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 15:1

Jewish tradition grapples with this very idea, offering a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of choosing the right way forward. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a remarkable work of ...

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