Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 1:5

The ancient sages pondered similar questions when interpreting the very first verse of the Book of Numbers, Bamidbar, which begins: “The Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Si...

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Abraham: Moses and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 2:1

Today, let’s dive into one tiny, but fascinating corner of that history, exploring the origins of prayer times and blessings. Our story begins in the Book of Numbers, in Hebrew, Ba...

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Angels Attend to David

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 2:5

Sounds simple enough. But there’s so much more packed into that little phrase than meets the eye. It’s all about beauty, acceptance, and, ultimately, our relationship with the Divi...

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Covenant of Abraham and Blessings

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 2:12

It all starts with a simple verse: "These are those who were counted of the children of Israel…" And from there, it launches into a deep dive about blessings, promises, and the end...

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Hosea: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 2:14

The ancient rabbis certainly wrestled with this idea, especially when pondering the future of the Jewish people. to a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabb...

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Jacob: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 3:2

And it's one that our sages grappled with too. This week, in our journey through Bamidbar Rabbah, specifically Bamidbar Rabbah 3, we stumble upon a fascinating exploration of being...

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Gershon and the Angels

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 6:3

It wasn't just about slapping some tent poles together, you know. It was a meticulously orchestrated operation, each family of Levites having a specific, divinely appointed task. t...

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Choirs of Angels and Israelites

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 7:6

Rabbi Yosei HaGelili, a sage known for his sharp insights, challenges us to consider just that. He points to a time when things were different for the Israelites, a time of purity ...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 8:9

It’s a story of belonging, reward, and the enduring power of righteous action. The text begins with a quote from Psalms: “Happy are all who fear the Lord, who follow His ways” (Psa...

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