Parshat Miketz

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Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph's rise to power in Egypt, the famine, and the brothers' first journey to Egypt. Genesis 41:1-44:17.

Wisdom of Solomon and Jerusalem

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:21

Today, we're diving into a story about Solomon, the king renowned for his wisdom, and a misstep that, according to some traditions, nearly cost Jerusalem everything. The tale begin...

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Wisdom of Solomon of David

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:4

You know, being king isn't just about wearing a crown. It's about the little things, the daily grind of governing. And sometimes, those little things can spark big trouble. Our tal...

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Haman and the Lawgiver

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:18

It all starts in Shushan, the capital city. Now, you might think celebrations are always a good thing. A time for joy and togetherness? But according to Legends of the Jews, even t...

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Mordecai in Zion

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 12:194

That’s exactly what happened on the night Haman built the gallows for MordecAI. : it was the first night of Pesach, Passover. The Seder night. The very night we remember God’s mira...

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Kingdom of Solomon of Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Mishlei 31:1

The story of King Solomon and the Daughter of Pharaoh, as told in Midrash Mishlei, is a potent reminder. It's a tale of celebration, misdirection, and a temple almost lost. Rabbi I...

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Shem Faces Judgment

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 10:3

Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbers, dives deep into the prophet Amos's rebuke of those who are "tranquil in Zion" (Amos 6:1). Who are these ...

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When God Created and Blessings

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 11:7

Jewish tradition grapples with this apparent contradiction all the time. Take the famous Priestly Blessing from Numbers 6:26: "May the Lord show favor to you, and grant you peace."...

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Bilam and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 20:12

Why the darkness? Let's delve into a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 20 and explore this very question. The passage opens by connecting God’s encounters with Bilam, the no...

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Zimri and the Angels

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 20:25

The story of Pinḥas (Phineas) in the book of Numbers is a wild ride, a tale of zealotry, divine intervention, and a whole lot of questions about what's right and wrong. The scene i...

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