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This week, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Exodus. It all starts with God choosing Betzalel to b...
Jewish tradition offers some profound insights, and a fascinating one is tucked away in Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It involves t...
Rabbi Aḥa and Rabbi Tanḥum bar Rabbi Ḥiyya, quoting Rabbi Yoḥanan, offer a beautiful and practical answer, drawing on the words of the prophet Ezekiel: "Sanctify my Sabbaths" (Ezek...
Rabbi Ḥiyya taught that this specific portion, Kedoshim, was delivered in a grand assembly – "Speak to the entire congregation of the children of Israel..." (Leviticus 19:2). Why? ...
to a fascinating piece of Jewish thought from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings that interpret the Book of Psalms. This particular passage, focusing on Psalm 80,...
It wasn't all smooth sailing, even with divine guidance! Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, specifically concerning the dedication of the altar. "...
Take the curious case of the mekoshesh, the wood gatherer, found violating the Sabbath in the wilderness. The story, found in Bamidbar 15:32-36 (Numbers), isn’t just about punishme...
And the holiday of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, gives us a powerful example. We're commanded to build a succah, a temporary dwelling, a booth, to remember how our ancestors li...
to a little gem from Sifrei Devarim, specifically section 307. It's a short passage, but it packs a punch, offering a powerful reflection on God's justice. The text states: "For al...
