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.

Joshua: Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:1

It turns out, the ancient rabbis thought about this a lot, especially when it came to the relationship between humanity and God. Let's delve into a fascinating interpretation of a ...

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Covenant of Circumcision

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:3

Today, we're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the commentary on the Song of Songs, and unpacking just such a verse. Get ready for a journey through noble lineage, the power of bri...

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David: Abraham and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:4

Vayikra Rabbah, a classical midrashic text – meaning, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Torah – offers a fascinating perspective. It begins by exploring the verse in ...

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Abraham: Nimrod and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 28:4

It's like a cosmic echo, a recurring theme of the powerful and the hungry, of oppression and redemption. Vayikra Rabbah 28, a section of the ancient Midrash Rabbah, explores just t...

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Isaiah: Abraham and Noah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 34:14

The Torah touches on this profoundly, urging us not to ignore the suffering of others. It's more than just a nice idea; it’s a core principle woven into the fabric of Jewish ethics...

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Abraham: Shem and the Ark

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 8:4

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and sometimes enigmatic text, sheds light on this very question. It tells us that the sun marks the days, and the moon the nights, their cycle...

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Abraham in Heaven and Michael

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 27:2

Our story starts with Abraham. Remember when he learns that his nephew Lot has been captured? Genesis 14:13 tells us, "And there came one who had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew...

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Abraham's Legacy and Kings

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 27:3

The patriarch Abraham experienced just such a moment, according to the ancient text, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer. Imagine the scene: Abraham, fresh from his encounter with the divine, i...

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Death of Rabbi Eliezer and Abraham

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 27:5

The Jewish tradition teaches us that time itself can be layered, that moments can resonate across generations. : is it possible that the same night, the very same 24 hours, could w...

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