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.

Proverbs of the King

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 87:7

Jewish tradition is full of these kinds of connections, woven into its stories and teachings. to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the...

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David the Warrior and Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 92:7

The ancient Israelites knew that feeling well. And in their distress, they turned to the One above, voicing their pain, their hope, and their unwavering faith. In Midrash Tehillim,...

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Adam: Moses and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 92:10

And wouldn't you know it, our tradition has some fascinating perspectives on this very issue, especially when it comes to our relationship with the Divine. to a passage from Midras...

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When God Created

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 93:3

The ancient rabbis certainly did, and they wove some incredible tales to help us understand it. to one, found in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the B...

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Prophetic Vision and Hadrian

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 93:5

We humans have always been drawn to the sea, mesmerized by its vastness and power. But what if it’s not just the crash of waves we're hearing? What if there's a deeper conversation...

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Moses in Battle and Judah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 101:2

The passage, attributed to both Rabbi Judah and Rabbi Nehemiah, wrestles with a very specific question: who should be appointed as a priest? It begins with God telling Moses, “Appo...

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Wisdom of Solomon and Egypt

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:5

That’s the feeling I get when diving into the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. And Psalm 104? It’s a trip. The verse we're looking ...

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Levites: Levi at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:11

Jewish tradition, particularly through Midrash (interpretive storytelling), loves to unpack these mysteries. a tiny gem from Midrash Tehillim (commentary on the Book of Psalms), sp...

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Beruria and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:22

The ancient rabbis grappled with similar feelings, exploring themes of fate, justice, and the power of prayer. to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbi...

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