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 Yochanan and the Lawgiver

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:14

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, opens by exploring this very idea. It begins with the verse, "For they delight in the Torah of the...

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Angels Attend to Moses and Nahaliel

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 5:1

The ancient rabbis certainly thought so. And they found echoes of this idea even in the seemingly simple words of the Psalms. Specifically, in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rab...

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Habakkuk and the Lawgiver

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 7:19

It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for ages, and it’s something the ancient rabbis wrestled with too. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalm...

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Foundations of Being and Gibeonites

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 17:15

The text opens with a discussion of "rana," which can be translated as a cry or supplication. But it's not just any cry; it's a cry of righteousness. The Midrash draws a parallel t...

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Angels Attend to Miriam and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 52:1

Words, once spoken, can’t be unsaid. But what about the spiritual consequences? Today, we’re diving into Midrash Tehillim, specifically psalm 52, to explore the power – and the pot...

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Doeg and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 52:2

We often underestimate it, but Jewish tradition teaches us that the tongue is a force to be reckoned with. Proverbs 18:21 says it plainly: "Death and life are in the power of the t...

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Divine Presence and Zion

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 99:1

It's more than just geography; it’s about the unfolding of divine presence in the world. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, sheds light on ...

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Covenant with the Fathers and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:3

It's not like God shows mercy to Israel for a year or two and then calls it quits! The Midrash suggests something much deeper is at play here. Think about the Torah, for instance. ...

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Wisdom of Solomon

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:34

The verse "You are righteous, O Lord, and Your judgments are upright" echoes throughout Jewish thought. The wisdom of King Solomon, in Proverbs 8:8-9, tells us, "In righteousness, ...

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