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.

Jacob's Transgression and Samson

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:9

It’s a question that our Sages grappled with, and Bamidbar Rabbah 14 dives deep into the reasons behind this seemingly small detail. The verse we’re focusing on is from Numbers 7:6...

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Naphtali's Offering and Asher

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:11

It might seem like a minor detail in the Book of Numbers, but Jewish tradition finds profound meaning in every nuance of the Torah. Let's delve into Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah...

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Noah: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:12

It might sound like a stretch, but our sages saw profound links between generations, commandments, and even the offerings brought by the princes of Israel. The Book of Numbers, Bam...

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Moses and Creation of Voice

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:21

These are the kinds of questions that ripple through the ancient texts. In Bamidbar Rabbah, we find a fascinating exploration of the verse, "He heard the Voice speaking with him" (...

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Nebuchadnezzar and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 15:14

The Book of Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah), in its 15th section, delves into just that, using the seemingly simple instruction of crafting silver trumpets as a springboard. "Craf...

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Eve's Legacy

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 16:17

We're in the thick of the story of the spies, sent to scout out the Land of Israel. They return with tales of giants and fortified cities, sowing fear among the Israelites. But bef...

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Moses's Transgression and Aviram

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 18:12

The story of Moses and the rebellion of Korah, Datan, and Aviram in the Book of Numbers gives us a powerful example. The Torah tells us, “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: ‘Speak to...

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Og in Battle

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 19:32

But Jewish tradition sees so much more. The Midrash, specifically Bamidbar Rabbah 19, unpacks this verse, revealing layers of meaning and offering profound insights into the nature...

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Balak: Bilam at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 20:19

The story of Bilam, found in the Book of Numbers, is one wild ride. But the real juicy stuff? It's in the Midrash, specifically Bamidbar Rabbah, which offers a fascinating peek beh...

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