Parshat Vayechi

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Jacob blesses his sons and grandsons with prophetic blessings, Jacob's death and burial, and Joseph's final years. Genesis 47:28-50:26.

Fall from Paradise and Zechariah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 6:3

Jewish tradition certainly does, especially when it comes to oaths. In fact, the Rabbis saw the misuse of oaths as so serious that it could literally bring down the house! Vayikra ...

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Rise of Joseph and Isaiah

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 6:6

The ancient rabbis grappled with these questions, poring over scripture to understand the nature of prophecy itself. to their fascinating discussion, found in Vayikra Rabbah 6, a m...

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Aaron's Offering and Calf

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:1

Today, we're diving into a passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Leviticus, that explores just that. It revolves around the verse: "C...

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David Before the King and Temple

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:2

What if I told you that the most precious offering you could bring to God isn't a sacrifice of an animal, or even a perfectly crafted prayer, but something far more intimate and pe...

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Job and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:3

But did you know that our tradition offers a fascinating perspective on even these internal struggles? The Vayikra Rabbah, a classic midrashic text, dives into the idea that even o...

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Dawn of the World and Sodom

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:6

Our tradition certainly does. In Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 7, we find a powerful thread connecting arrogance and divine retribution, often in the form of fire. It's a po...

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Akhan and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:1

The Torah portion of Vayikra (Leviticus) dives deep into the intricate world of offerings, and Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of Leviticus, sheds light on...

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David and His Mighty Men and Sacrifice

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:7

The Rabbis pondered this very question. And their answer, surprisingly, might be simpler than you think. Rabbi Pinḥas, Rabbi Levi, and Rabbi Yoḥanan, all citing Rabbi Menaḥem of Ga...

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Yehuda: Cain at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 10:5

The ancient rabbis grappled with this very question, particularly the roles of repentance (teshuva) and prayer in shaping our destinies. We find a fascinating debate in Vayikra Rab...

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