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.

Dawn of the World and Shmuel

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 6:1

And the ancient rabbis, in Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on Ecclesiastes, really dig into this idea. The verse in question is Ecclesiastes 6:6-7: “Were h...

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Torah and Wisdom of Perform

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 2:5

Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ecclesiastes, offers a fascinating perspective, connecting our actions in life with the inevitable reality o...

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Rabbi Eliezer and Creation of Elazar

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 7:2

These questions, and more, bubble to the surface as we delve into a fascinating passage from Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ecclesiastes. O...

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Adam in Paradise

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 19:1

Kohelet Rabbah, the rabbinic commentary on Ecclesiastes, takes on this very question, diving deep into the meaning of the verse: "Wisdom will bolster the wise more than ten rulers ...

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David in Paradise and Asaf

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 19:4

Kohelet Rabbah, the commentary on Ecclesiastes, digs into this very question, offering some fascinating, and at times surprising, answers. The verse from Ecclesiastes, "Wisdom will...

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Wisdom of Solomon

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 23:3

Sometimes, the explanations seem… unexpected, even poetic. to a passage from Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ecclesiastes, where we explore ...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Levi

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 2:1

Kohelet, Ecclesiastes, dives right into that tension. And Kohelet Rabbah, the rabbinic commentary on Ecclesiastes, unpacks it for us with layers of meaning. Let's look at one short...

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Extra Soul of Shabbat and Hadrian

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 4:1

There’s a fascinating story in Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Ecclesiastes, that tackles this very question. It involves a sharp-tongued rabbi...

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Moses: Pharaoh and Joseph

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 15:4

Take this one, from Kohelet Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ecclesiastes. It's a powerful allegory, and one we can all relate to. The story begins: ...

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