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.

Rosh Hashanah's Transgression

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 359:2

The Yalkut Shimoni, a fascinating compilation of Midrashic literature, explores this very idea. Specifically, it delves into the delicate balance between acknowledging God’s power ...

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Moshe and Creation of Hashem

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 499:1

That feeling isn’t new. In fact, there's a beautiful passage in the Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 499 that speaks directly to this. It uses the image of extinguished candles to describe t...

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Avraham Studies Torah

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 617:2

Wouldn't that be a blessing? That image is at the heart of a beautiful teaching found in the Yalkut Shimoni on Nach (617). Rabbi Yose uses this powerful metaphor to explain the ver...

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Kingdom of Rav Yehudah

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 653:1

The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Hebrew Bible, grapples with just such a question, using the verse "For when the foundations were destroyed..." (Psal...

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The Ten Commandments and Aleph

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 1:3

The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Hebrew Bible, offers a breathtaking glimpse into just that moment. Rabbi Yochanan tells us that the world was create...

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When God Created and Alef

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 2:5

And, as with many things in Jewish tradition, there isn't just one answer. There are layers, nuances, and profound insights waiting to be uncovered. One interpretation, found in th...

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Death of Moses of Jethro

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 169:5

Jewish tradition certainly does. to a fascinating exploration from the Yalkut Shimoni on Torah, specifically section 169, where we uncover layers of meaning in the story of Moses a...

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Faith of Pharaoh and the Chariot

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 238:1

The sea splits, a nation escapes slavery... but according to some traditions, the heavenly hosts weren't exactly thrilled. to Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 238, a collection of rabbinic ...

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Voice of Torah

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 787:9

Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from the Yalkut Shimoni, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Torah, specifically section 787. It's a real grab bag of topics, f...

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