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But in Jewish tradition, a census wasn't just a matter of logistics. It was a delicate, even potentially dangerous, undertaking. Shemot Rabbah, a rich collection of midrashic inter...
The book of Exodus and the sages of the Midrash explore this very idea. In Exodus 32:7, we read, "The Lord spoke to Moses: Go descend; for your people, whom you brought up from the...
The ancient rabbis grappled with this question, particularly when considering moments where Moses, arguably the greatest prophet, interceded on behalf of the Israelites. In Shemot ...
He's being asked to lead the Israelites, but he feels utterly unprepared, and he's not afraid to tell God exactly how he feels. The verse that sets the stage is Exodus 33:12: “Mose...
The text in Shemot Rabbah (a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Book of Exodus) gives us a fascinating image. It notes the repeated phrases: "The Lord spoke with Moses," "Th...
The Torah gives us glimpses, but the Rabbis, in their wisdom, fill in the colors, adding depth and humanity to these sacred moments. Let's delve into one such passage from Shemot R...
The Torah is full of moments like that, and they teach us so much about ourselves and our relationship with the Divine. We find a fascinating exploration of this idea in Shemot Rab...
Not physical places, of course, but… well, let’s explore a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It delves into a ...
The ancient sages grappled with this too, finding echoes of life's rhythms even in the verses of the Torah. : "To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under h...
