Parshat Ki Teitzei

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Seventy-four commandments covering family law, honest business practices, treatment of workers, and remembering Amalek. Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19.

Abraham's Transgression and Sarah

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:3

Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a Midrashic commentary on the Song of Songs, dives deep into the verse where God tells Abraham, “Go you from your land, from your birthplace” (Genesis 12:1). ...

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Acts of Creation and Flood

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:3

The ancient rabbis grappled with this very feeling, this sense that some groups seem to get away with things that others don't. And they found surprising answers in the stories of ...

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Rabbi Shimon's Legacy

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:8

It's not just a love poem; it's a wellspring of teachings, and today we're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4 to explore a fascinating story about marriage, devotion, and the power...

MatriarchsTorahProphecySoul

Adam in Paradise and Passover

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:10

Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the classical Rabbinic commentary on Song of Songs, offers a fascinating perspective. It suggests that we can "recount your love through wine [miyayin]." But ...

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Acts of Creation and Egyptian

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9:6

Today, we’re diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9, a section of the rabbinic commentary on the Song of Songs, and trust me, it’s not always what you’d expect. The verse under discuss...

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Tzelofhad and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 10:3

That, my friends, is a glimpse into the mystical world of Torah study as described in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a beautiful, poetic exploration of the Song of Songs. We’re diving into ...

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Enosh and the Ark of Flood

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:3

Like, you look around and wonder, "How did we get here?" Well, ancient Jewish wisdom has some thoughts on that – and a surprising solution involving a rose. to Shir HaShirim Rabbah...

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Rebecca's Transgression and Isaac

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 14:8

And, as with many ancient mysteries, there's not just one answer, but a tapestry of explanations woven together. One fascinating perspective comes to us from Rabbi Yehuda, quoting ...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:2

Forget the sanitized Sunday school version. The Midrash, that incredible collection of rabbinic interpretations, offers a glimpse into a world of fiery miracles and profound symbol...

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