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.

Trial of Joseph

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 39:6

Our tradition tells us stories of those who did just that. Let's delve into one such teaching, found in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text that weaves together biblical nar...

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Kingdom of Joseph and Dreams

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 39:11

It wasn't just about interpreting dreams, you know. It was also about how he handled a massive food crisis. : a famine grips the land, and everyone is flocking to Egypt to buy grai...

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Death of Moses and Jethro

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 40:4

Take the story of Moses and the staff. It all starts with a garden, a simple rod, and a curious shepherd-to-be. According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval te...

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Mount Sinai and Joseph of Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:4

The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic work of aggadic literature, offers a glimpse into that pivotal moment. It paints a picture of the Torah's power, li...

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Splitting of the Sea and Does

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:10

Let’s talk about Moses. We all know Moses. The guy who led the Israelites out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, received the Torah on Mount Sinai. A towering figure of faith and leader...

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The Ten Commandments

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:13

Well, imagine standing at the foot of Mount Sinai, witnessing the revelation of the Ten Commandments. It wasn't exactly a gentle experience. In fact, it was so intense that, accord...

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Death of Moses and Michael

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 42:3

Talk about pressure! So, what do you do when you're stuck between a relentless enemy and a seemingly impassable sea? That's exactly the question Moses puts to the Holy One, blessed...

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Pharaoh and the Angels

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 42:13

The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and often poetic work of Midrash (Jewish Biblical exegesis), gives us a glimpse into the hearts and minds of the Israelites at that pivota...

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Sisera and the Dreamer

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 42:14

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and elaborations on Biblical narratives, gives us a glimpse. In Chapter 42, we find a surprising dialogue between God an...

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