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(Lev. 24:10:) “Now there went out the son of an Israelite woman.” From where did he go out?103Lev. R. 32:3. R. Levi says, “He went out from his world, just as it is stated (in I Sa...
(Lev. 24:10:) “Now there went out the son of an Israelite woman, [whose father was Egyptian].” From where did he go out? R. Hiyya bar Abba said, “He went out from the Parashah on g...
It’s a story of intense debate, careful consideration, and a deep commitment to preserving the integrity of Jewish law and thought. It’s a reminder that tradition isn’t static; it’...
Jewish tradition recognizes this feeling, and even offers a powerful response: the idea of spreading a tabernacle of peace. Where does this idea come from? It appears in a seemingl...
The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, offers a fascinating perspective. It tells us that the offerings, the qorbanot – literally, the means of drawing near, of achieving ...
As recounted in Legends of the Jews, along with the instruction to illuminate the Mishkan (the Sanctuary), came another: to celebrate the Shabbat (Sabbath) by kindling lights. God'...
According to the Legends of the Jews, it was a sight to behold, a marvel of divine organization and shimmering glory. Imagine a perfect square, twelve thousand cubits on each side....
Jehoiada was quite the figure – the son of Benaiah, who served as commander-in-chief of the army under Solomon. Talk about living history! King Joash, guided by Jehoiada, diligentl...
We're talking about the kind of details that, when you unpack them, reveal layers of meaning and connection to the very heart of Jewish tradition. to a passage from Bamidbar Rabbah...
