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.

Pillars of Existence and Botzra

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 83:3

The ancient rabbis certainly thought about that, and they found a fascinating example in the book of Genesis. We're diving into Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpreta...

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Jacob and Creation of Esau

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 1:18

to Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy. There's this fascinating passage that starts with the phrase, "You have circled enough..." or "Rav...

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Gift of Prophecy and Shmuel

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:12

We've all been there. But what does Jewish tradition really say about the power and accessibility of prayer? Devarim Rabbah, a collection of homiletic teachings on the Book of Deut...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:33

to a fascinating exploration from Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy, and see what we can uncover. "Hear, Israel" (Shema Yisrael) – these...

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House of David and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 5:9

Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the book of Deuteronomy, dives right into this thorny issue. It all starts with a verse from Job 34:30: “He prevents a deceitf...

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Ben Azzai's Transgression

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 6:4

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so. to a fascinating passage from Devarim Rabbah, a collection of homiletic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy. It explores this very idea, usin...

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Yudan: Esau at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 15:3

In Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs, we find a fascinating discussion about these pesky creatures and what they represent. Rabbi ...

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Foundations of Being

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:8

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, we find a fascinating discussion about the source of illness, one that goes far beyond simple ...

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Death of Noah and Flood

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 23:8

We all know the story: Noah, his family, and a boatload of animals. But Jewish tradition sometimes offers surprising twists, doesn't it? The Book of Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fasci...

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