Parshat Vayelech

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Moses's final day, the commandment of Hakhel (public Torah reading), and the prediction of Israel's future rebellion. Deuteronomy 31:1-31:30.

Elijah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 31:4

In fact, it goes even deeper. Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of Midrashic teachings on the Book of Leviticus, opens up this very idea. It begins with the verse, "Command ...

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Moses in Joseph's Time and Egypt

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 2:12

Our exploration begins with a verse from the Song of Songs (7:3): "Your navel is like a round goblet... Your belly is a heap of wheat." The Midrash takes this evocative imagery as ...

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David: Absalom's Transgression

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 3:3

King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into the context and meaning behind David's songs. A...

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Deborah: Moses and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:16

It turns out, that instinct might be deeply woven into the fabric of our tradition. Because according to Midrash Tehillim, that feeling is intrinsically linked to music. Specifical...

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David: World to Come

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 5:4

Ever find yourself reading the Psalms and wondering, "What's really going on here?" We do too! to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...

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Avner and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 7:8

Even King David, the sweet singer of Israel, knew what that felt like. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, delves deep into David's st...

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Levi and Creation of Yannai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 12:3

Every word, every phrase, meticulously chosen. But did you know that Jewish tradition goes even further, suggesting that the Divine speech itself is... refined? Midrash Tehillim, a...

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David and the Lawgiver

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 18:1

That’s the power of midrash. It's not just about understanding what happened, but about understanding what it means. to Psalm 16:1, a verse that seems simple on the surface: "Prese...

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Daniel and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 31:1

Let's delve into Midrash Tehillim 31, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 30 and the profound importance of trust in the face of uncertainty. Midrash Tehillim, for those unfamiliar, i...

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