Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

Teachings of Moses and Pharaoh

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 11:1

Sometimes, it's not about luck at all, but about seizing the moment. And in Jewish tradition, the story of Moses and Pharaoh offers a powerful lesson in just that. In Exodus 8:16, ...

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Moses and Joseph

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 12:2

The Torah tells us, "Behold, I will rain down tomorrow at this time very severe hail, that there has not been like it in Egypt since the day it was founded until now" (Exodus 9:18)...

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Aaron's Vision

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 12:4

The Book of Exodus tells us, "Moses extended his staff toward the heavens and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and fire ran down to the ground, and the Lord rained hail upon the lan...

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Moses and the Dreamer of Egyptians

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 14:1

In Exodus 10:21, God tells Moses to stretch out his hand, and the text says, "there will be darkness over the land of Egypt, and the darkness will be tangible." Tangible! What does...

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Foundations of Being and Gehenna

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 14:2

"Moses extended his hand toward the heavens, and there was a thick darkness in the entire land of Egypt for three days. They did not see one another, and no one rose from his place...

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First Days of Existence and Israelites

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 14:3

It's easy to see them as simply divine punishments, but Jewish tradition often delves deeper, searching for layers of meaning and nuance. Let's look at the plague of darkness, as e...

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Songs: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:1

The Israelites certainly did in Egypt. But even in the darkest of times, hope can blossom. And it often arrives in unexpected ways. Our story begins, as so many do, with a word fro...

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Ministering Angels and Daniel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:6

It's not just dry recitation – it's a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring bond between God and the Jewish people. to a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah 15, a collect...

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Eve Among the Fathers and Pharaoh

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:10

It's not just about freedom from slavery, but about a deeper truth about power, righteousness, and our relationship with the Divine. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpr...

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