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But in this case, it wasn't just a matter of personal preference; it was tied to a much larger destiny. Our sages tell us that Rebekah possessed a remarkable clarity of vision. She...
Let's look at a moment between Jacob and Joseph, a father and son bound by love, yet separated by doubt. Jacob, nearing the end of his life in Egypt, makes a request of Joseph: to ...
A tale of loyalty, promise, and righteous living. You see, before he passed, Joseph made his brothers promise to carry his bones with them when they finally left Egypt. A pretty bi...
The story of Balaam and Balak is one wild ride, filled with ego, failed magic, and a divine sense of humor. According to Legends of the Jews, when Balaam finally made his way to th...
It wasn’t just bricks and mortar. It was a turning point, a cosmic shift that reverberated through the world. Ginzberg, in his Legends of the Jews, paints a vivid picture. Remember...
It's more than just a nice sentiment; it's a springboard for some incredible midrashic interpretations. The Midrash Mishlei, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Proverbs...
It might sound like a stretch, but our sages saw profound links between generations, commandments, and even the offerings brought by the princes of Israel. The Book of Numbers, Bam...
It’s a question that resonates throughout Jewish tradition, and one that the Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbers, tackles head-on. The passag...
to the story as told in Bamidbar Rabbah 20, a fascinating peek behind the curtain of this dramatic encounter. “Balak heard that Bilam had come,” the verse tells us. But Bamidbar Ra...
