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.

Isaac: Abraham and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 18:21

It's more than just letters; it's a tapestry woven with stories, numbers, and profound insights. Today, we're going to delve into a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 18, a t...

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David: Avner at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 19:2

It's not just about the big stories, but the tiny details, the way things are phrased. The Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah), a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbe...

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Yiftah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 19:15

This week, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 19 that touches on exactly that feeling, exploring a moment of high diplomacy – or rather, a diplomatic bric...

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Moses's Song and Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 19:26

The Midrash, specifically Bamidbar Rabbah 19, poses a fascinating question: Why isn’t Moses, the leader who struck the rock and brought forth water, mentioned in the song of praise...

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Moses Receives the Torah and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 19:28

Take, for example, the story of sending messengers. In one place, it says Israel sent them. In another, it says Moses did. So, which is it? Did the whole nation get together and wr...

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Kingdom of Bilam of Balak

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 20:20

We find ourselves in the book of Numbers, with Balak, the king of Moab, terrified of the Israelites. He hires the sorcerer Bilam to curse them. But, as we soon discover, things don...

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Wisdom of Moses and David

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 21:12

That even the greatest among us can have their moments of… well, let’s call it humility. Today, we’re diving into a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbin...

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Joshua and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 21:15

This is the complex and very human story bubbling beneath the surface of Numbers 27:17, "that the congregation of the Lord will not be like a flock that has no shepherd." It's a ve...

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Rabbi Akiva and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 21:25

It's not about being stingy, but about creating a sense of progression, a journey. Believe it or not, we find a hint of this idea in the book of Bamidbar Rabbah, specifically in se...

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