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.

Romans: Jacob at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 78:15

Take the encounter between Jacob and Esau after their long separation. Genesis 33:15 tells us, "Esau said to him: Please, I will place with you some of the people who are with me. ...

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Jacob: Shekhem and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 79:1

The Torah is full of stories of resilience, and one that particularly resonates with this idea is Jacob's return to Canaan. In Genesis 33:18, we read: "Jacob arrived intact to the ...

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Rabbi Shimon and the Heavenly Realms of Elazar

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 79:6

The Torah teaches us about showing appreciation for the benefits we receive, and this sentiment is beautifully explored in Bereshit Rabbah, the classic rabbinic commentary on the B...

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Death of Jacob and Deborah

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 81:5

The Torah, in its concise way, captures this very human experience. We find ourselves in Genesis, Chapter 35. Jacob is returning home, a journey laden with its own emotional baggag...

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Death of Benjamin and Rachel

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 82:9

They often hold a world of meaning, a glimpse into the hopes and fears of the parents. Take Rachel, for example, and the birth of her son. The Torah tells us, in Genesis 35:18, "It...

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Joseph: Rabbi Yehuda and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 84:8

Take the story of Joseph, for example. It's a rollercoaster of sibling rivalry, betrayal, and ultimately, redemption. But what really set the stage for all that drama? It all start...

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Wisdom of Joseph and Rabbis

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 84:16

Take the tale of Joseph and his brothers, for instance. We all know the story: jealousy, betrayal, and a colorful coat. But the Rabbis, in their infinite wisdom, saw layers of mean...

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Hosea and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 84:19

We often focus on the main narrative, but Jewish tradition is rich with interpretations that fill in the gaps, offering deeper insights into the characters and their motivations. L...

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Joseph: Joshua and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 84:20

Jewish tradition certainly thinks so, and there's a fascinating passage in Bereshit Rabbah (Genesis Rabbah), a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Genesis...

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