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.

Aaron and the Lawgiver

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 8:4

to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically section eight, that shines a light on this very idea. The passage begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "On the day he i...

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Moses Studies Torah and Israelites

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:8

The ancient Israelites certainly did. And sometimes, even the best of us can feel that way. Imagine a powerful ruler entering your town, surrounded by criminals in chains. It’d be ...

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Aaron: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:1

It all starts with the verse: “Take Aaron, and his sons with him, and the vestments, and the anointing oil, and the bull of the sin offering, and the two rams, and the basket of un...

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Adam and Creation of Wisdom

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:1

It's not just a random number; it's a gateway to understanding creation, wisdom, and our very place in the world. this idea through a fascinating interpretation found in Vayikra Ra...

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Habakkuk: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:2

Vayikra Rabbah, specifically section 13, offers a fascinating glimpse into their thought process, starting with a powerful verse from Habakkuk: "He stood and assessed the earth" (H...

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Marriage of Moses and the Throne

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 13:4

The text kicks off with the verse from Leviticus 11:2: "Speak to the children of Israel saying: These are the living beings that you may eat from all the animals that are on the ea...

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Aaron in Paradise

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 15:6

Vayikra Rabbah, the great midrash on the Book of Leviticus, is all about unlocking those secrets. It's about diving deep into the connections between verses that might seem, at fir...

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Tzippori and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:2

That secret to a long, happy, and fulfilling existence. Well, maybe, just maybe, the answer has been staring us in the face all along. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating midrashic compi...

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Levi: Moses and the Torah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 16:6

It's not just about skin disease. It's about something far deeper. Something that touches on the very fabric of our community and our souls. In Vayikra, Leviticus, we find the word...

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