Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Rise of Joseph and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 6:6

The ancient rabbis grappled with these questions, poring over scripture to understand the nature of prophecy itself. to their fascinating discussion, found in Vayikra Rabbah 6, a m...

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David and His Mighty Men and Sacrifice

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:7

The Rabbis pondered this very question. And their answer, surprisingly, might be simpler than you think. Rabbi Pinḥas, Rabbi Levi, and Rabbi Yoḥanan, all citing Rabbi Menaḥem of Ga...

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Rabbi Shimon's Transgression and Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:9

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic homilies on the Book of Leviticus, we find a powerful exploration of peace. Rabbi Shimon ben Yoḥai declares that "Great is peace, as all...

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Isaiah Awaits the Messiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:2

We often picture them as these larger-than-life figures, effortlessly delivering divine messages. But what if it wasn't that simple? What if accepting the role of prophet meant acc...

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Maker of Heaven and Earth of Priest

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:6

The ancient rabbis did. And they found profound meaning in the garments worn by the priests in the Beit Hamikdash, the Holy Temple. It's a story woven with symbolism and the desire...

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Amrafel at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:7

Our Sages certainly did. They paid close attention to the nuances of the Hebrew language, believing that even a seemingly small word could unlock profound insights. In Vayikra Rabb...

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Moses: Joseph and His Brothers

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:8

In the beautiful tapestry of Jewish tradition, the role of elders is absolutely fundamental. It’s a theme that echoes throughout our sacred texts. Vayikra Rabbah, specifically Vayi...

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World to Come and Behemoth

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:3

It's not just about following rules, you know. As Rav teaches us, the mitzvot were given to Israel to refine us, to elevate us. Why? "He is a shield for all who rely on Him" (Prove...

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Living by Torah and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 15:2

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Leviticus, we find this very idea explored. It all starts with the seemingly simple phrase, "to set calib...

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