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.

Death of Rabbi Eliezer and Abraham

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 27:5

The Jewish tradition teaches us that time itself can be layered, that moments can resonate across generations. : is it possible that the same night, the very same 24 hours, could w...

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Jacob's Vision and Angels

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 35:6

Tonight, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 35, that does just that. It centers on Jacob, later known as Israel, and a pivota...

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Saul and David of Jonathan

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38:20

Take the story from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, chapter 38 – it really brings this concept to life. The passage begins with a stark reminder of consequences. Remember the men of Jabesh...

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Ezra and the Holy Sanctuary

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38:24

We read about it in the Book of Ezra, but sometimes the dry historical account leaves us wanting more. What were the struggles? The enemies they faced? Well, Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer...

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Mount Sinai and Joseph of Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 41:4

The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and somewhat enigmatic work of aggadic literature, offers a glimpse into that pivotal moment. It paints a picture of the Torah's power, li...

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Kingdom of Jeroboam

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 42:11

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, dives deep into this very idea, exploring the profound impact leaders have on their communities. Rabbi Reuben puts it qui...

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Simeon in Zion

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 47:5

It’s a powerful feeling. But what happens when that zeal, that kinah, turns inward, corrupting the very people who sought to uphold justice? Let's turn to a fascinating passage in ...

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Kingdom of Phineas

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 47:8

He’s the one who, in a moment of righteous zeal, stopped a plague by taking decisive action against public immorality (Numbers 25). It’s a complex story, filled with passion and qu...

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Kingdom of Moses and Eleazar

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 47:11

The story of the Midianites in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, chapter 47, really dives into that urgency. It's a fascinating, and at times, unsettling account of revenge and its consequen...

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