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.

Mission of Moses and Their

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 26:4

Vayikra Rabbah 26, a section of the Midrash Rabbah on Leviticus, invites us to do just that. It starts with the familiar verse, "The Lord said to Moses: Speak to the priests, sons ...

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Trial of Korah of Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:13

Our story comes from Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Here, the Midrash tells us about a particularly insidious act of dissent l...

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Moses Faces Judgment and Rebellion

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 6:6

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very idea. Specifically, Midrash Tehillim 6, drawing inspiration from the phras...

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Korah in the Days of Moses

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 45:2

A melody, some words, and suddenly…connection. But what if I told you that some songs are so potent, so deeply resonant, that even the greatest figures in history were eager to hea...

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Moses in Battle and Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 106:6

The ancient rabbis certainly did. They saw it playing out in the story of the Israelites in the desert, a story brimming with lessons for us today. Our jumping-off point is Psalm 1...

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Life of Moses of Isaiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 146:4

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, uses Psalm 146 to explore this very idea. It begins with the powerful statement: "The Lord opens t...

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Death of Moses and Eleazar

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 17:2

Today, let’s delve into a fascinating passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 17, which offers a unique perspective on the deaths of Moses and Aaron, and the cont...

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Birth of Ishmael and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 32:4

Jewish tradition teaches us that names hold prophetic power, hinting at a person's destiny, their very purpose. And sometimes, the reason behind a name isn't clear until long after...

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Rod and Serpent of Shekhinah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 40:1

The answer, my friends, might be more profound than you think. The text we're looking at comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations ...

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