Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Choirs of Angels and Curses

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 20:1

Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ecclesiastes, delves into this very human experience, urging us to be mindful of our thoughts and words, esp...

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Rabbi Beivai and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 1:1

Today, we’re diving into a passage from Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Ecclesiastes, that explores this very idea through the verse: “Cast ...

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Wages of Sin and Solomon

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 9:1

The book of Ecclesiastes, or Kohelet as it's known in Hebrew, wrestles with that very idea. It's a book of wisdom, attributed to King Solomon, but some of its verses have sparked d...

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First Days of Existence and Look

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 7:1

The Rabbis in Kohelet Rabbah delve deep into this verse, unpacking its layers of meaning. Rabbi Pinḥas and Rabbi Ḥilkiya, in the name of Rabbi Simon, pose a crucial question: When ...

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Solomon and Moses of Uprightness

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 10:1

It wasn't just about accumulating knowledge, but about understanding the very essence of reward, redemption, and the mysteries of the universe. Let's delve into a fascinating passa...

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Rabbi Eliezer and the Lawgiver

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 11:1

It all starts with a verse from Ecclesiastes (12:11): "The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails well fastened are the collectors of wisdom; they are given from one shep...

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Pharaoh's Transgression and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 1:9

"He said to his people: Behold, the nation of the children of Israel is more numerous and mighty than us" (Exodus 1:9). This is Pharaoh, setting the stage for oppression. But Shemo...

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Abraham Before the Flood and Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 1:34

The ancient rabbis certainly understood that feeling. In the book of Exodus, we read, “It was during those many days that the king of Egypt died and the children of Israel sighed d...

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Moses and the Dreamer and the Wilderness

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 2:1

Our story begins, as so many do, in the book of Exodus. "Moses was herding the flock of his father-in-law Yitro, the priest of Midyan, and he led the flock into the wilderness, and...

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