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.

Noah and Creation of Land

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 15:4

We see it everywhere, from synagogue art to holiday decorations. But have you ever stopped to consider why? Well, let’s dive into a fascinating passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah – ...

CreationHeavenAdam & EveNoah & Flood

Mystery of Suffering and Abahu

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:1

The verse we’re looking at is Song of Songs 1:16: “Behold, you are fair, my beloved, pleasant too; indeed our bed is fresh.” But it's not just about a pretty compliment. It's about...

SolomonJobHoly Land

Divine Presence of Temple

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:3

It wasn't just about bricks and mortar, you see. It was about something far deeper – a sense of stability, of divine presence truly dwelling amongst the people. Shir HaShirim Rabba...

HeavenJosephKing DavidTemple

Betzalel Before the Flood

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 1:1

That’s the feeling at the heart of a beautiful passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the rabbinic commentary on the Song of Songs. It starts with the line, "I am a rose of Sharon, a l...

Noah & FloodJosephMosesKing David

Before the Fall and Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 1:3

And they found surprising insights in the most unexpected places – like the flowers of the field. We're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations o...

Hell/GehennaAdam & EveKing DavidJob

Enosh and the Ark of Flood

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:3

Like, you look around and wonder, "How did we get here?" Well, ancient Jewish wisdom has some thoughts on that – and a surprising solution involving a rose. to Shir HaShirim Rabbah...

Noah & FloodMosesKing DavidTorah

Moses and Joseph of Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:1

It pops up in unexpected places, carrying layers of meaning far beyond just a tasty fruit. Take the Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the rabbinic commentary on the Song of Songs. It uses the ...

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Acts of Creation and Sivan

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:2

Jewish tradition is full of such considerations, especially when it comes to our sacred texts. Take, for example, the apple tree. Seems simple. But in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a compi...

CreationJosephMosesTorah

Ring of Solomon and Meeting

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:4

The earth shook, the trumpets blared, GOD spoke... but was that it? Rabbi Elazar has a fascinating take on this, and it all hinges on a seemingly simple verse from Leviticus: "The ...

MosesSolomonTorahHoly Land