Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Ezra and the Holy Sanctuary

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38:24

We read about it in the Book of Ezra, but sometimes the dry historical account leaves us wanting more. What were the struggles? The enemies they faced? Well, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer...

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Moses and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:8

He paints a picture, a truly awe-inspiring one, of Moses standing on the mountain. But here's the thing: only his feet were actually on the ground. The rest of him? According to Ra...

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Moses and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:15

But why from darkness? Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text of Jewish lore, gives us a glimpse into this mystery. The text points out that when it comes to Moses, the Torah s...

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David Among the Heavenly Host

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 43:3

This story comes to us from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text filled with tales and legends. It tells of a moment when someone – and the text doesn't explicitly name names...

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Wisdom of Manasseh

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 43:4

Jewish tradition, in its infinite wisdom, offers a resounding "No!" Let's talk about Manasseh, son of Hezekiah, King of Judah. This isn't your average "sinned a little" kind of guy...

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Prophecy of Elijah and Jehudah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 43:12

Rabbi Jehudah, a voice of wisdom in this ancient text, puts it rather bluntly: If Israel doesn't repent, there will be no redemption. Pretty straightforward. But then comes the kic...

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Moses in Joseph's Time and Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 44:9

One that even Moses, the great lawgiver, wrestled with. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, in chapter 44, tells a story that illuminates this very struggle. Rabbi Phineas shares a fascinating...

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Saul in Battle of Amalekites

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 44:11

The scene is set: Saul, the first king of Israel, is preparing for battle against the Amalekites. This wasn't just any battle. The Amalekites, as we read elsewhere in Torah, held a...

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Aaron and Moses of Ephrath

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 45:2

It wasn't exactly a quiet retreat for the Israelites down below, that's for sure! According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations, thin...

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