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.

Aaron and Moses and the Crown

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 12:3

But not just Torah as in, "read the text." More like, experience the Torah. The passage begins with a verse from Psalms (19:9): "The precepts of the Lord are upright, gladdening th...

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Ben Azai and Noah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:4

But the ancient Rabbis wrestled with this idea, and their insights are surprisingly relevant even today. Let's delve into a passage from Vayikra Rabbah 16 and see what we can uncov...

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Aaron: Miriam and the Dreamer

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:5

Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 16, dives deep into this, starting with the verse, "This shall be the law of the leper." (Leviticus 14:2). Seems strange. What does leprosy hav...

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Pillars of Existence and Rabbinic

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 18:3

And, as we often find, the ancient texts of our tradition offer powerful, if sometimes unsettling, insights. Today, we're diving into Vayikra Rabbah 18 – a midrash, a Rabbinic inte...

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Bava: Solomon at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 19:2

Like, staring up at a mountain of laundry or a career change and thinking, "Where do I even begin?" Well, you're not alone. Our sages grappled with this feeling too, especially whe...

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Nadav in Heaven

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 20:10

The story centers around Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aaron, Moses' brother and the High Priest. These two weren’t just any ordinary guys. They were close to the top, practically J...

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Hidden Secrets of Creation and Holies

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:6

What would you bring with you? What could possibly prepare you for such an encounter? Well, Rabbi Yudan, in Vayikra Rabbah 21, offers a fascinating perspective. He interprets the v...

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Titus and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 22:3

Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of Midrashic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, explores this idea in a fascinating way. It begins with the verse, "The advantage of land." But ...

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Rod and Serpent of Roman

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 22:4

Vayikra Rabbah 22, a fascinating collection of stories and teachings, explores just that. It suggests that everything – from frogs to plants to even inanimate objects – can be inst...

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