Parshat Pekudei

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The completion of the Tabernacle, the priestly garments, and the glory of God filling the Tabernacle. Exodus 38:21-40:38.

Acts of Creation of Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 52:5

Jewish tradition is full of that – layers upon layers of interpretation, waiting to be uncovered. Today, we're diving into Shemot Rabbah, specifically section 52, which takes a ver...

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Splitting of the Sea and Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:3

And what was God's response? According to Rabbi Yehuda bar Simon in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, it was like a king with priceless gems being asked for a treasure by his son. The king doe...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:2

Forget the sanitized Sunday school version. The Midrash, that incredible collection of rabbinic interpretations, offers a glimpse into a world of fiery miracles and profound symbol...

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Tabernacle in Joseph's Time

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9:1

It’s a story of intimacy, growth, and the need for appropriate boundaries. to a fascinating interpretation of a verse from the Song of Songs, Shir HaShirim, that sheds light on thi...

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Dwelling Place of God and Elazar

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 11:2

The text we're diving into today comes from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs. It's a fascinating exploration of a verse that ment...

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Moses Speaks to God and Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:8

Rabbi Shmuel bar Naḥman, citing Rabbi Natan, makes a rather astonishing claim. He says that the 18 commands mentioned in the portion of the Tabernacle actually correspond to the 18...

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Manna from Heaven and Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 22:5

It wasn't all manna from heaven and miraculous wells, you know. There was a lot of… well, let's call it "divine growing pains." The Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabb...

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Tabernacle: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 26:6

That feeling’s deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Midrash Tehillim, our window into the book of Psalms, connects this idea of purity with the very act of approaching God. It says, ...

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Rod and Serpent of Tabernacle

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 101:3

Think of it as a secret decoder ring for understanding the deeper layers of King David's timeless songs. Today, we're diving into a fascinating little nugget from Midrash Tehillim,...

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