Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Fathers of the Nation and Jacob

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:2

The passage begins with a curious question, referencing the Book of Job: "Will a man be more just than God...?" (Job 4:17). It seems like a rhetorical question, almost a challenge....

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Wisdom of Solomon and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:18

We find one such moment in Bamidbar Rabbah 12, nestled within the Book of Numbers. It's a story about offerings, divine reassurance, and the enduring nature of service. The passage...

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Beyond the Firmament and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:21

The Book of Numbers, Bamidbar in Hebrew, is full of details about the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. And in chapter 7, we find a fascinating account of the dedication ...

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Divine Presence of Tabernacle

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:2

It’s a story rich with symbolism, divine presence, and, believe it or not, even a little tension about who gets to offer what. , shall we? According to Bamidbar Rabbah 13, it all b...

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Mission of Moses and Aminadav

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 13:7

And it’s why the Midrash, specifically Bamidbar Rabbah 13, dwells on his name, his lineage, and his pivotal role. The text begins by asking a simple question: why was he called Naḥ...

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David: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 14:13

to a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah, specifically section 14, which grapples with just that question, focusing on the anointing of the altar and its implications for the ...

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Levi and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 15:3

Even the tribe of Levi felt that way once, and their story, preserved in Bamidbar Rabbah (Numbers Rabbah) 15, is a powerful reminder of how God sees and values each of us, even whe...

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Samuel and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 15:11

The Book of Numbers—Bamidbar in Hebrew—tells us to "Take the Levites from among the children of Israel, and purify them" (Numbers 8:6). But hidden within that instruction, our sage...

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Moses's Transgression of Joshua

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 15:15

The text hinges on the seemingly simple phrase, "Craft for you." (Numbers 10:2) It's all about the personal nature of leadership and the instruments that come with it. "Craft for y...

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