Parshat Matot

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Laws of vows, the war against Midian, and the settlement of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh east of the Jordan. Numbers 30:2-32:42.

Wisdom of Solomon and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:18

We find one such moment in Bamidbar Rabbah 12, nestled within the Book of Numbers. It's a story about offerings, divine reassurance, and the enduring nature of service. The passage...

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Jacob: Mount Sinai and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:8

The Torah portion Naso, particularly in Bamidbar Rabbah 13, delves into this very concept, using the offerings of the princes as a springboard. It's a fascinating exploration of Is...

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Nachshon and the Heavenly Realms

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:10

Sometimes, those little things hold the key to unlocking profound insights. to one such instance from Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah), specifically chapter 13, and see what we can...

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Issachar in Battle

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:16

And it all starts with Issachar. The text dives right in: "One silver dish" (Numbers 7:19), marking the offering of the prince of Issachar. But it's not just about the silverware. ...

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Nahshon and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:17

Today, let's dive into a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 13 – a commentary on the Book of Numbers – that explores just that. The text opens with a seemingly simple observa...

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Rabbi Berekhya at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:20

Specifically, we're looking at the offerings of Elyasaf son of Deuel, the prince of the tribe of Gad. "On the sixth day, prince of the children of Gad, Elyasaf son of Deuel" (Numbe...

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Yerovam at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:1

It's like peeling back the layers of an onion – the deeper you go, the more you discover. Today, we're diving into Bamidbar Rabbah 14, a section of the Bamidbar Rabbah, which itsel...

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Jacob's Offering and Joseph

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:7

It's not just about the surface story; the Rabbis of the Midrash saw layers upon layers of meaning, connections between seemingly disparate verses, and hidden messages about our an...

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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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