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.

Giving of the Torah and Berachiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 99:2

We know Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah, and guided them through the wilderness. But did you know some traditions suggest he also served as High Priest? I...

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Rabbi Huna and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:1

to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, to explore this very idea. The passage begins with a powerful statement: "I bless the Lor...

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Shaddai and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:8

It's a theme beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 118. This isn't just about ancient history; it's about a relationship – a dialogu...

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Faith of Terach

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:11

The Midrash teaches us that it's better to trust in God than to rely on the words of even our own parents. Why? Because human understanding is limited, and only God sees the whole ...

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Pillar of the Patriarchs and the Covenant

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:16

The sages of the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, knew that feeling well. In their exploration of Psalm 119, they grapple with this very hum...

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Samuel's Prophetic Vision

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:36

to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Here, the Rabbis unpack what it means to read – or, perhaps more acc...

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David's Song

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 124:1

Psalm 124, a song from the collection known as Shir Hama'alot, the Songs of Ascent, dives deep into that feeling. It's raw, visceral, and speaks directly to the heart of anyone who...

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Amalek and the Lawgiver

Midrash Aggadah Pesikta DeRav Kahana 3:15

And they found fascinating ways to resolve those tensions within the sacred texts. Take, for instance, the perplexing case of Amalek. Who was Amalek? A biblical nation known for it...

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Rabbi Eliezer Studies Torah and Gorion

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 2:2

Their lives, intertwined with the political and spiritual currents of their time, offer fascinating glimpses into a world both familiar and profoundly different from our own. One s...

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