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.

Rabbi Eliezer Studies Torah and Gorion

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 2:2

Their lives, intertwined with the political and spiritual currents of their time, offer fascinating glimpses into a world both familiar and profoundly different from our own. One s...

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Rabbi Eliezer's Transgression and Hyrkanos

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 2:4

The story centers on Rabbi Eliezer, a renowned sage, and his father, Hyrkanos. Now, Hyrkanos overheard Rabbi Jochanan, a respected figure, praising young Eliezer's wisdom. But Hyrk...

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Maker of Heaven and Earth of Chaos

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 3:6

We get a glimpse into that mystery in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that delves into the stories of the Torah with a unique perspective. Forget the simp...

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Levi and Adam

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 9:7

The ancient text Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations, suggests that there just might be. Today we're diving into chapter 9, and you won'...

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Adam and the First Humans of Eden

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 11:7

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text filled with stories and interpretations, gives us a glimpse into just that. It breaks down the day of Adam's creation into...

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Sammael and the First Humans

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 13:3

Jewish tradition has explored this very idea for centuries, particularly when grappling with the mystery of evil. One fascinating text, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a compilation of sto...

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Torah and Wisdom of Avodah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 16:1

The rabbis of old, they pondered this question too. And they came up with a beautiful, elegant answer. It’s not just one thing, but a three-legged stool, each leg essential to keep...

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Adam: Sammael and the Angels

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 21:3

One particularly intriguing, and perhaps shocking, account comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a text that delves into the narratives of the Torah with expansive detail. This passag...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 31:4

It’s a question that echoes through the ages. The verse in Genesis says, "And offer him there for a burnt offering" (Genesis 22:2). But where is "there"? According to Pirkei DeRabb...

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