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Did they just... fade away? Well, let's talk about Phinehas. Phinehas, remember him? The zealous grandson of Aaron who, in Numbers 25, took decisive action to stop a plague and was...
We know David yearned to build a house for God, a permanent resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. Yet, it was his son, Solomon, who ultimately fulfilled that sacred task. Why?...
It wasn't just about following instructions; it was about life and death. A fascinating passage in Bamidbar Rabbah 5 delves into the story of the sons of Kehat, whose job it was to...
Psalm 119:89 declares, “Forever, Lord, Your word stands firm in the heavens.” But does this mean it doesn’t stand firm here, with us? Our sages grappled with this, finding an answe...
We find ourselves with the story of the Shunammite woman. Remember her? She showed incredible kindness to the prophet Elisha, always offering him food and lodging. In return, Elish...
The story of Isaac and Esau, as told in the Book of Jubilees, definitely gives you that vibe. We pick up the story with Isaac, son of Abraham, having just returned from Beersheba, ...
But let's dive into one fascinating perspective found in the Midrash of Philo, and see what it reveals about the soul's journey. Philo, a Jewish philosopher living in Alexandria ar...
(Deut. 29:9:) “You are standing today.” This text is related (to Prov. 12:7), “The wicked are overturned (rt.: hpk) and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.” Ev...
(Deut. 29:9:) “Your tribal leaders, [your elders, and your law officers].” Although I have appointed for you heads, judges, elders, and law officers, you shall all be equal before ...
