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.

Enosh and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:10

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very verse. It's not just about avoiding bad company, though that's certa...

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Ascending the Heights and Isaiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:16

It draws a powerful parallel between water and Torah, showing how both are essential for life, growth, and well-being. The midrash begins by referencing the verse from Isaiah (55:1...

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He's Song

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 2:10

Specifically, it grapples with the verse, "Ask of me and I will give you the nations." Seems pretty straightforward. Except… isn't the whole world already promised to God? As Psalm...

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Absalom's Journey

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 3:1

That’s the question that echoes in the opening of the third section of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings that beautifully unpack the Psalms. It begins by looking...

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Judah's Legacy

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 3:2

It all starts with the verse, "A Psalm of David." But it quickly spirals into something far grander. The midrash dives deep, exploring the very structure – or perhaps, lack of stru...

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David: Absalom's Transgression

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 3:3

King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into the context and meaning behind David's songs. A...

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Bathsheba and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:2

We often picture him as this divinely favored ruler, harp in hand, composing the Psalms. But even kings, especially those after God’s own heart, have their burdens. Midrash Tehilli...

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Complaint of Job and Sacrifice

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:13

The ancient rabbis wrestled with these questions too. And Psalm 4:6, "Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord," became a launching pad for some profound insights. ...

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Jeremiah Before the Altar

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:15

It’s almost as if our souls crave that sense of resolution, that promise of a better future. It turns out, this isn't just a modern storytelling trope. It's deeply embedded in Jewi...

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