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.

Abraham: Shekhem and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 79:7

Our ancestors felt it too. And the Rabbis, in their infinite wisdom, addressed it head-on. We find a fascinating discussion in Bereshit Rabbah, specifically section 79, sparked by ...

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Covenant of Israelite

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 1:11

The Book of Exodus, or Shemot in Hebrew, is the ultimate story of resilience. It begins not with triumph, but with oppression. And even in the darkest moments, we find glimmers of ...

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Abraham's Legacy and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 3:7

Let's delve into a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a rich collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, to unravel some of the layers. The verse in question...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:9

It was about a whole new way of counting time itself. Think of it this way. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Exodus, offers a beautiful analogy to e...

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Angels of Mercy and Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:12

The Shemot Rabbah, a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, offers a breathtakingly intimate perspective on that pivotal moment. Specifically, Shemot...

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Patriarchal Covenant

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:25

The book of Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the book of Exodus, offers a stunning insight into just how crucial the calendar is. It all begins with the ...

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Abraham's Legacy and Solomon

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:26

There's a fascinating passage in Shemot Rabbah that uses the moon as a metaphor to explain just that. It's a brilliant, poetic, and surprisingly practical way to look at history. T...

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Abraham: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:27

We're looking at section 15, which delves into the very first commandment given to the Israelites as they stood on the cusp of freedom: "This month shall be for you" (Exodus 12:2)....

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Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:30

It’s found within Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. Imagine a king, overflowing with riches. Not just money, but gold, silver, precious...

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