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.

Death of Moses and Eleazar

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 17:2

Today, let’s delve into a fascinating passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 17, which offers a unique perspective on the deaths of Moses and Aaron, and the cont...

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Soul of Saul

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 17:8

It turns out, this isn't just a modern custom. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval Jewish text, touches upon this very tradition. It points to the verse in Proverb...

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Kingdom of David of Jerusalem

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 17:12

Our tradition explores this feeling in a powerful way, connecting it to the very land we inhabit. Let's look into it. The text we're diving into comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, ...

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Death of Saul of David

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 17:13

It’s a concept that resonates deeply within Jewish tradition, and the story of King David’s actions after the death of Saul offers a powerful example. The text we’re exploring toda...

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Adam Beyond the Firmament and David

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 19:8

We often think of grand gestures, sacrifices, or elaborate rituals. But what if I told you it’s something far simpler, something each of us carries within us every single day? Pirk...

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Messiah and David of Lebanon

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 19:14

Let’s delve into a passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 19, and see how it paints a picture of that very hope. "Mine eyes have looked on mine enemies" (Ps. 92:...

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Cain in Paradise and Abel

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 21:5

It’s a story we all know, but sometimes the details – the why behind the drama – get lost. Let’s pull back the curtain a little, shall we? The book of Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fas...

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Noah Studies Torah and Abel

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 23:13

It must have been overwhelming, the weight of a destroyed world, the responsibility of rebuilding it all. Well, according to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of sto...

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Covenant of Elijah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 30:1

They instituted a custom, a seat of honor specifically for the "Messenger of the Covenant." And who is that messenger? None other than Elijah himself! The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer te...

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