Parshat Kedoshim

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The holiness code: love your neighbor, respect parents, keep Shabbat, honest dealings, and ethical commandments. Leviticus 19:1-20:27.

Joseph in Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:15

But have you ever considered how God treats us? Devarim Rabbah, a collection of homilies on the Book of Deuteronomy, offers a powerful contrast. It says, "That has God near it." If...

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Moses's Transgression

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:30

It might seem like a niche legal issue, but within it lies a profound understanding of justice, forgiveness, and even the nature of hope itself. In Deuteronomy, we read, "Then, Mos...

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Moses and the Angels of Baruch

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:36

The passage centers on the most core of Jewish declarations: “Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad” – "Hear, O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One" (Deuteronomy 6:...

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Moses Ascends to Heaven and Kippur

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 2:38

The story begins with Moses, our great leader, ascending to the heavens. Imagine the scene: clouds parting, a divine ladder stretching upwards, and Moses, step by step, approaching...

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Adam Names the Animals and Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 4:9

The ancient rabbis pondered this very idea, using a seemingly simple verse about eating meat to unlock profound insights about freedom, desire, and divine provision. It all starts ...

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Descent to Sheol and Shimon

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 5:1

We often think of grand things – governments, economies, armies – but what if the foundations are more subtle, more... human? Our story today takes us into the heart of Jewish law,...

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David Beyond the Firmament and Temple

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 5:3

We often think of grand gestures, elaborate rituals, and monumental structures. But what if the most precious thing in God's eyes is something far simpler, something we can practic...

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Paths of Judgment

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 5:5

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so, especially when it comes to leadership and justice. The book of Devarim, Deuteronomy, is rich with instructions for how to live a righteous li...

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Kingdom of Levi and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Devarim Rabbah 5:7

It goes way beyond just being "fair." It's actually about a profound and intimate relationship between us and the Divine. Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the ...

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