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.

Divine Presence and Levi

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 45:11

The text from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, chapter 45, sheds some light. The Rabbi points out that "All the princes were not associated in the affair of the calf." Where do we see this?...

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Giving of the Torah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 46:5

It’s a story filled with divine drama, a bit of celestial squabbling, and Moses, our ever-persistent leader, standing his ground. , shall we? The scene: Moses is up in the heavenly...

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Giving of the Torah and Atonement

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 46:7

According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations, Moses spent forty days atop Mount Sinai. Imagine him there, not just receiving the Tor...

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Giving of the Torah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 46:12

It's a story of intense longing, divine protection, and a glimpse into the unknowable. Imagine Moses, up on Mount Sinai. He's already had quite the encounter with the Almighty, rec...

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The Golden Calf and Pardon

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 46:13

to a fascinating moment between Moses and the Holy One, blessed be He, from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, chapter 46. The scene is intense. The Israelites have committed the grave sin of...

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Ganoon in Joseph's Time

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 48:4

Our story comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text that weaves together biblical narrative, aggadic embellishments, and moral lessons. Today we're looking at Chapter 4...

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Reuven Among the Fathers and Israelites

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 48:21

We often think of the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea…miracles, plain and simple. But Jewish tradition, in its beautiful way, also emphasizes the human element. It wasn't just ...

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Haman's Transgression

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 50:6

According to Rabbi José, HAMAN wasn’t just a power-hungry villain; he was an astrologer! He meticulously cast lots – Pur, as the verse says – using the constellations to determine ...

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Miriam and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 54:2

It sounds gross, I know, but stay with me. There’s a fascinating passage in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer (chapter 54) that throws light on the number seven and its significance in Jewish...

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