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.

Isaiah: Betzalel and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 48:2

What's in a name? More than you might think. Our tradition teaches that a good name is more valuable than even the finest oils. But why? Let's delve into a fascinating passage from...

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Covenant of Betzalel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 50:3

But Jewish tradition teaches us that healing often comes from the very source of our pain. The Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, explo...

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Kingdom of King Yoash

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 51:2

The Book of 2 Kings (12:16) tells us, “They did not require a reckoning from the men [by whose hand] they gave the silver [to give to the workmen, as they acted with trustworthines...

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God Himself and the Heavenly Realms

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:1

Ever read Song of Songs and wondered, "Where on earth did this passionate love poem even come from?" It's a question that's occupied Jewish thought for centuries, and the Rabbis of...

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Giving of the Torah and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:3

It goes all the way back to Mount Sinai, according to the ancient Rabbis. Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the commentary on the Song of Songs, dives into a fascinating interpretation of the ...

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Heavenly Court and Kings

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9:1

The book of Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs, delves into this very question. It uses vivid imagery and insightful debates to pai...

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Maker of Heaven and Earth of Papis

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 9:4

The ancient rabbis certainly did. And they found ways to see even the most epic struggles, like the Exodus from Egypt, through a deeply human lens. They weren't just interested in ...

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Coat of Many Colors and Egypt

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 11:1

It's not just a love poem, but a lens through which to view the most precious gifts given to the Jewish people. to one fascinating interpretation from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a colle...

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Hezekiah's Prayer and Abahu

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 12:3

It’s a humbling, and frankly, a little thought. And it's exactly what we find explored in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations on the Song o...

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