Parshat Mishpatim

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A collection of civil and criminal laws covering slavery, damages, lending, and the covenant ceremony at Sinai. Exodus 21:1-24:18.

Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 3

21:1). R. Abahu said in the name of R. Yosé the son of Zimra: Whenever the word eleh (“these”) is written, the lack of importance of the earlier generations is indicated, but whene...

Judgment

Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 4

21:1). Scripture says (elsewhere) in reference to this verse: These also are sayings of the wise. To have respect of persons in judgment is not good (Prov. 24:23). The Holy One, bl...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 18

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 18

Behold, I sent an angel before thee (Exod. 23:20). The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Moses: I will send an angel before you but not before them. Whereupon Moses replied: If you ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 19

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Mishpatim 19

Behold, I send an angel before thee (Exod. 23:20). Scripture says elsewhere in reference to this verse: For He will give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways (...

Angels

The Angel Metatron

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I'm not talking about God, necessarily, but about the powerful figures who manage the day-to-day operations of the cosmos. Well, buckle up, because we're about to dive into the sto...

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The Angel Of Conception

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Jewish tradition has a fascinating answer, a story whispered through generations about an angel named Lailah. Lailah, the Angel of Conception, is like the midwife of souls. Accordi...

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The Angel Of The Covenant

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It's so much more than just a physical act; it’s a profound moment steeped in tradition, faith, and ancient promises. And at the heart of it all stands a powerful, unexpected figur...

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The Angel Of Friendship

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Jewish tradition holds a beautiful, almost whimsical idea about friendship: that it actually creates an angel. It’s said that each of us has a unique light burning for us in the wo...

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Rabbi Loew And The Angel Of Death

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But it's a concept that's woven deep into Jewish lore, appearing in various forms throughout our sacred texts and stories. One particularly compelling tale features Rabbi Loew, the...

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