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.

Angels at the Throne and Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 12:1

It all starts with a verse from Song of Songs 8:13: “The one who dwells in the gardens, companions listen to your voice; let me hear it.” Rabbi Natan, quoting Rabbi Aḥa, uses a par...

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From Nothing to Everything and Flee

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 13:1

Today, we're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, specifically section 13, to unpack a verse that speaks to this very feeling: "Flee, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or a young deer...

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Moses's Journey and Yered

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:3

The Jewish tradition teaches that names aren't just labels; they're packed with meaning, hinting at a person's essence, their destiny, and even their connection to the Divine. to a...

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Moses in Battle and Adam

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:9

The very first verse of the Book of Leviticus – Vayikra in Hebrew – begins with God calling out to Moses. It seems straightforward enough. But the Rabbis of the Midrash, those anci...

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Mount Sinai's Transgression and Meeting

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:10

Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating Midrashic text on the Book of Leviticus, dives into this very idea, using a beautiful analogy to explain how the Torah’s commandments truly took root ...

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Ephraim's Legacy

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 2:3

to a story about the name Ephraim, and how it’s so much more than just a name. The Midrash, specifically Vayikra Rabbah, that treasure trove of rabbinic interpretations, offers us ...

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Levi's Offering and Aaron

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 3:6

Take, for example, the instructions for bringing a minchah, a meal offering, found in Leviticus. It might seem like a simple act, but the Rabbis find layers of meaning and insight ...

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David and His Mighty Men

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 3:7

Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Leviticus, delves into the nuances of the meal offering, specifically looking at two types: one made in a shallow ...

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From Nothing to Everything and Shmuel

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 4:2

Our tradition grapples with this very human feeling, especially when it comes to our spiritual lives. Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrashic text that delves into the book of Leviticus (Vayik...

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