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.

The Ten Commandments and Eloheikhem

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 43:5

It seems even Moses, the great lawgiver himself, felt that way at one point. to a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Ex...

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The Golden Calf of Yehuda

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 43:6

That’s kind of the situation Moses found himself in after the incident of the Golden Calf. The people had strayed, big time, and God was understandably furious. But Moses, ever the...

Hell/GehennaMosesTorahHoly Land

The Golden Calf

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 43:7

It’s a moment of intense frustration, but also a testament to Moses's unwavering advocacy for his people. How does he possibly defend the indefensible? to the story as illuminated ...

JosephMosesWisdomHoly Land

The Golden Calf

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 43:8

The Israelites, fresh from their miraculous exodus from Egypt, had already broken their covenant with God. And God, understandably, was furious. But Moses, ever the advocate, stepp...

JosephMosesKing DavidJob

The Golden Calf of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 44:3

One perspective comes to us from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. In Shemot Rabbah 44, we find a powerful idea connected to the story ...

PatriarchsMosesSolomonHoly Land

Abraham: The Golden Calf

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 44:9

Today, let’s dive into a powerful story from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, where Moses does just that after the sin of the Golden C...

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The Golden Calf and Ezekiel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 45:2

In Shemot Rabbah, the great midrashic collection on the Book of Exodus, we find a story about just that, and it hits right at the heart of the relationship between God, Moses, and ...

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The Golden Calf of Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 46:1

It's more than just a dramatic moment; it's a profound lesson in leadership, faith, and the nature of divine-human partnership. The Book of Exodus (34:1) tells us that after the Go...

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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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