Parshat Tetzaveh

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The priestly garments for Aaron, the consecration of the priests, and the daily offerings on the altar. Exodus 27:20-30:10.

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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Hezekiah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:2

We see it used for anointing, for lighting, for cooking... but what's the deeper symbolism? to a fascinating exploration from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpr...

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Acts of Creation and Jeremiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 26:1

Our sages explore this very idea in Vayikra Rabbah 26, drawing out fascinating contrasts between human promises and divine pronouncements. The passage opens with a verse from Levit...

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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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Haman Among the Heavenly Host

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 26:8

It’s not just filler! According to the sages, these repetitions are clues, little breadcrumbs that lead us to deeper meanings. Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash on the book of Leviticus, d...

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Kingdom of David and Philistines

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 27:2

It’s a universal feeling, and even King David, the shepherd-turned-king, knew it well. That’s why he declared, "A lamp to my feet is Your word, a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)....

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Kingdom of Saul and Ahimelech

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 52:4

The story we're about to explore from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 52, plunges us right into such a scenario, revolving around King Saul, David, and the priest A...

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Death of Nadav and Avihu

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 78:14

Today, let's look at a passage from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 78, which grapples with one of the most tragic moments in the Book of Leviticus: the death of Na...

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Giving of the Torah and Berachiah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 99:2

We know Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, received the Torah, and guided them through the wilderness. But did you know some traditions suggest he also served as High Priest? I...

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