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.

David in Battle and Pinchas

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:7

"Fear of the Lord" – yirat Hashem – it suggests a deep reverence, a profound respect, a commitment to living in accordance with God's will. But who embodies this? Midrash Tehillim,...

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The Garden of Eden and David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:6

The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores just this idea, using Psalm 119 as a springboard. "With all my heart I have ...

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David: Ezekiel and the Lawgiver

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:14

It starts with a simple plea: "Direct me through Your commandments; for they are my meditation." But what does that even mean, "Direct me?" David isn't just asking for a map, is he...

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Pillar of the Patriarchs and the Covenant

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:16

The sages of the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, knew that feeling well. In their exploration of Psalm 119, they grapple with this very hum...

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Moses the Lawgiver and Jacob

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:18

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations of the Book of Psalms, delves into just that feeling, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 119. It ...

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Pillars of Existence and David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:27

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very concept, using Psalm 119 as its springboard. It asks, what does it truly mean ...

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Abraham Faces Judgment

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:30

That feeling resonates deeply within Jewish tradition, particularly in our prayers and meditations on justice, righteousness, and redemption. to a fascinating exploration of Psalm ...

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David and Creation of Psalmist

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:33

The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful perspective on navigating those struggles, especially Psalm 119. "T...

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Judah: Saul and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:35

King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, our collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, opens up Psalm 119 and illuminates David’s struggles, particularly his...

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