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.

David in Solomon's Court and Samuel

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:23

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, delves into this very question as it unpacks Psalm 119. It focuses on the verse, "Let the wicked be ash...

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Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 146:3

And they found solace and hope in unexpected places, like Psalm 146. Midrash Tehillim, the classical commentary on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into its verses, unearthing profou...

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When God Created

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 149:1

It’s an idea that pulses with life throughout Jewish tradition, a concept that goes far beyond just melody. to Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 149, and see what it ...

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Maker of Heaven and Earth of Chaos

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 3:6

We get a glimpse into that mystery in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that delves into the stories of the Torah with a unique perspective. Forget the simp...

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Jonah's Miracle

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 10:10

Turns out, that whale-sized miracle had some serious consequences, impacting not just Jonah, but a whole ship of sailors. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and often imaginativ...

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Upper Worlds and Nephilim

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 22:7

Rabbi Zadok offers us a glimpse into the origins of the Anakim. These weren't just big people; they were giants born of arrogance, their hearts filled with pride. And what did this...

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Day of Atonement of Kippur

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 29:2

It’s a question that leads us to a fascinating passage in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a beautiful, ancient text that weaves together biblical narrative and rabbinic interpretation. The...

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Elijah and Creation and Circumcision

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 29:16

There’s usually a story behind it, a reason that goes way back. Take circumcision, for instance. Beyond the physical act, did you know there's a tradition of covering the foreskin ...

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World to Come and Sarah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 30:3

The patriarch Abraham certainly did. Let's delve into a fascinating moment from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 30, that reveals a complex domestic drama and divine gu...

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