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.

Joseph: Gabriel and the Angels

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38:9

That’s definitely not a new phenomenon. to a story from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38, a text filled with midrashic interpretations and expansions of biblical narratives, and see what ...

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The Burning Bush and Horeb

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 40:5

We find him, as Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer (Chapter 40) tells us, leading his flock. Not just anywhere, mind you, but all the way to Horeb. That's right, Mount Sinai, also known as Hor...

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Ahab and Divine Judgment

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 43:1

Jewish tradition grapples with this question constantly, and one of the most powerful answers lies in the concept of teshuvah – repentance. But is it really that powerful? Pirkei D...

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Righteousness of Phineas and Court

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 47:9

The tale centers around Phineas, a figure known for his zeal and righteousness. Rabbi Elazar of Modein tells us that Phineas took a dramatic step. He placed a ban – a serious prohi...

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Open Door of Return

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 51:6

It seems so constant, so familiar. But Jewish tradition, specifically in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations, offers a surprising, even ...

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Miriam and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 54:2

It sounds gross, I know, but stay with me. There’s a fascinating passage in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer (chapter 54) that throws light on the number seven and its significance in Jewish...

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Aaron: Jacob and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 869:3

The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Bible, in section 869 on Nach (the books of Prophets and Writings), brings up a fascinating idea about the verse "Th...

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The Binding of Isaac and Aravnah

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 986:43

The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Bible, offers us fascinating glimpses into these connections. Let's look at one small piece, specifically Yalkut Shi...

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Death of Moses of Jethro

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 169:5

Jewish tradition certainly does. to a fascinating exploration from the Yalkut Shimoni on Torah, specifically section 169, where we uncover layers of meaning in the story of Moses a...

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