Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Life of Moses and Kings

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 18:5

It’s a question that’s been pondered for centuries, and Jewish tradition offers some fascinating insights. Imagine a king, a ruler of flesh and blood. What powers does he wield? He...

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Death of Aaron and Avihu

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 20:9

Take the story of Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aaron, who died suddenly after offering a "strange fire" before the Lord (Leviticus 10:1-2). What really happened? What led to such a...

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Aaron's Transgression and David

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 21:1

And it's one that the ancient rabbis understood deeply. They wrestled with these feelings in their interpretations of scripture, offering us a timeless roadmap for finding strength...

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Moses the Lawgiver of Israelites

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 23:8

We’re so used to the sun, moon, and stars that we often forget the sheer miracle of their existence, their order, their reliable dance above us. But according to tradition, there's...

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Kingdom of Moses and Gadol

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 24:7

It's not just about cleanliness, friends. It’s about something far deeper: our relationship with the Divine. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabbinic interpretations on...

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Moses the Lawgiver and Micah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 27:6

Turns out, according to the ancient rabbis, even the Israelites felt that way sometimes. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Levitic...

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Behold: Levi in the Days of Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 27:7

Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of Midrashic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, opens our eyes to this truth in a rather startling way. Rabbi Levi kicks things off ...

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Moses and Solomon of Yehuda

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 31:5

It’s a question that’s occupied Jewish thinkers for millennia, and today we're diving into a fascinating piece of that puzzle. Let's turn to Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 31...

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Betzalel and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 32:6

Jewish tradition wrestles with these questions constantly. Take, for example, the difficult case of the mamzer. The mamzer, often translated as "illegitimate child," occupies a com...

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