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.

Edom Before the King

Midrash Rabbah Kohelet Rabbah 5:1

And maybe, just maybe, that's part of the point. Ecclesiastes 11:5 tells us, "Just as you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones grow in the womb of one who is pregnant...

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Moses's Miracle and Aaron

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 5:12

The Torah tells us, "Moses told Aaron all the words of the Lord that He had sent him, and all the signs that He had charged him" (Exodus 4:28). Seems straightforward. But Shemot Ra...

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Moses and the Dreamer of Aaron

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 5:16

That feeling, that frustration, it's ancient. It's woven into the very fabric of our stories. Think about Moses and Aaron standing before Pharaoh, demanding freedom for the Israeli...

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Caleb in Joseph's Time

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 5:17

We all know the story of the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea, and the triumphant journey to freedom. But was it really the entire nation that crossed over? Pharaoh, in his stub...

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Pharaoh's Transgression and Egyptians

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 10:6

Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, gives us a fascinating take on the plague of frogs. We all remember the story: Egypt is overrun with ...

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Eve Among the Fathers and Pharaoh

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:10

It's not just about freedom from slavery, but about a deeper truth about power, righteousness, and our relationship with the Divine. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpr...

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Beit: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:20

It begins with the verse, "This month shall be for you" (Exodus 12:2), spoken to Moses and Aaron. Why them? The Midrash asks, why did God speak these words to Moses and Aaron speci...

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Moses Among the Fathers and Egyptians

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 18:10

It's not just about freedom; it's about divine justice, redemption, and the messy, complicated choices people make when faced with monumental events. The ancient rabbis certainly d...

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Moses Among the Heavenly Host and Egyptians

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 22:2

Pharaoh's army bearing down, water as far as the eye could see. What do you do? The Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, paints a vivid pi...

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