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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
The sages teach that sometimes, that very position – being between two good choices – is a blessing in disguise. Think about Samuel the Prophet. According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer...
Jewish tradition understands that struggle, that pull between good and… well, not-so-good. And it offers a surprisingly vivid image of the forces at play. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a...
Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, for those unfamiliar, is a fascinating early medieval text, a midrash, that weaves together biblical narrative, legend, and ethical teachings. It's a treasu...
Today, let’s delve into a fascinating passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 17, which offers a unique perspective on the deaths of Moses and Aaron, and the cont...
Sometimes, the source is more surprising than you might think. Take, for example, the concept of showing loving-kindness, or chesed, to mourners. Where do we learn about the import...
