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.

Gog and Solomon

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:2

The rabbis of old certainly did, and they painted some pretty wild pictures! One fascinating glimpse comes from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book...

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Light of the First Day and Kappara

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:3

It's not just a book; it's a whole universe of wisdom, layered and complex. to a fascinating interpretation from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 11, where the sage Bar Kappara...

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Teachings of Moses and Priest

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:6

They ask some fascinating questions about the roles of Moses and Aaron, especially during those pivotal moments of transition. : we know Aaron becomes the High Priest. But what abo...

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Moses: Joseph and His Brothers

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:8

In the beautiful tapestry of Jewish tradition, the role of elders is absolutely fundamental. It’s a theme that echoes throughout our sacred texts. Vayikra Rabbah, specifically Vayi...

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World to Come and Behemoth

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:3

It's not just about following rules, you know. As Rav teaches us, the mitzvot were given to Israel to refine us, to elevate us. Why? "He is a shield for all who rely on Him" (Prove...

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Marriage of Moses and the Throne

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:4

The text kicks off with the verse from Leviticus 11:2: "Speak to the children of Israel saying: These are the living beings that you may eat from all the animals that are on the ea...

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He and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 14:1

We all know the basics from Genesis, but the Rabbis of the Talmud and Midrash dove deep, exploring every nuance, every implication. And what they found… well, it's Take the verse f...

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Tzippori and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:2

That secret to a long, happy, and fulfilling existence. Well, maybe, just maybe, the answer has been staring us in the face all along. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating midrashic compi...

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Shimon: Menorah in the Temple

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:7

The verse in question, from Leviticus 14:4, describes a ritual for purifying someone who has been healed from a skin disease: “The priest shall command, and one shall take for the ...

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