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.

Angels at the Throne and Yisakhar

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:13

Our sages grappled with this very question, particularly when considering the difference between how God communicates with the prophets of Israel and the prophets of other nations....

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Ezekiel's Vision and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:14

The text presents a debate between Rabbi Yehuda ben Rabbi Ilai and other, unnamed Rabbis, focusing on the clarity of prophetic vision. Rabbi Yehuda uses the prophet Ezekiel as his ...

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Adam and David of Berekhya

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 2:7

Before synagogues, before temples, even before families...there was Adam. And what did Adam offer? Well, according to Rabbi Berekhya in Vayikra Rabbah, God has a message for us in ...

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Day of Atonement and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 3:3

The prophet Isaiah offers a powerful message of hope in such moments: "Let the wicked forsake his way and the man of iniquity his thoughts" (Isaiah 55:7). But what does that actual...

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From Nothing to Everything and Shmuel

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 4:2

Our tradition grapples with this very human feeling, especially when it comes to our spiritual lives. Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrashic text that delves into the book of Leviticus (Vayik...

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Kingdom of David and Bless

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 4:7

The Rabbis certainly did. one fascinating interpretation from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically Vayikra Rabbah 4, that unlocks layers of meaning in King David's timeless words. Rabbi Yo...

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David Before the King and Temple

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:2

What if I told you that the most precious offering you could bring to God isn't a sacrifice of an animal, or even a perfectly crafted prayer, but something far more intimate and pe...

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Aaron and the Lawgiver

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 8:4

to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically section eight, that shines a light on this very idea. The passage begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "On the day he i...

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Adoniyahu and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:8

Today, let's dive into a fascinating story about the shemen ha-mishchah, the sacred anointing oil, taken from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash on the Book of Leviticus. Imagine Moses, out...

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