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.

Ezekiel: Reish Lakish at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:1

We start with a verse from Song of Songs 5:16: "His palate is sweet and all of him is delightful. This is my beloved, and this is my companion, daughters of Jerusalem." The Rabbis,...

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Seeing Beyond the Veil and Micah

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:2

But our tradition, in its rich tapestry of stories, isn't afraid to explore the complexities of the relationship between the Divine and humanity. to one such fascinating exploratio...

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Sarah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:2

Today, we're diving deep into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, specifically section 4, to uncover some fascinating insights about intention, reward, and the enduring nature of good deeds. The...

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Bilam and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9:4

The passage begins by interpreting a verse about those who left Egypt during the Exodus. It states, "There are sixty queens…" But instead of taking this literally, the Rabbis offer...

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Saga of Joseph and Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:3

I know, it sounds random. But stick with me. In Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs, that very grain becomes a powerful symbol for t...

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Carmel: Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:1

Even your weaknesses, your struggles, they are seen and cherished. to a beautiful passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs. ...

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Issachar and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 14:1

It’s amazing what layers can be uncovered when we delve into the ancient texts. Take the verse from Song of Songs 7:14: “The mandrakes have emitted fragrance, and at our entrance a...

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Fathers of the Nation and Esau

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:4

The book of Song of Songs (Shir HaShirim) explores the depths of human and divine love, and the Rabbis, in their interpretations, find layers upon layers of meaning within its vers...

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Abraham's Song of Berekhya

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 8:2

Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the commentary on Song of Songs, offers a fascinating take on Abraham's early days, drawing on the verse "We have a little sister [aḥot]" (Song of Songs 8:8)....

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