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.

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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Judah's Miracle and Tamar

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 85:8

Today, let's delve into a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Genesis, specifically chapter 85, which explores the sto...

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Potiphar: Trial of Joseph

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 87:8

The scene: Joseph, a handsome young man, working in the house of his Egyptian master, Potiphar. Potiphar's wife, overcome with desire, makes a move. Genesis 39:12 tells us, "She se...

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Benjamin: Jacob and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 92:5

to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Genesis, and see how it illuminates a poignant moment in the Joseph s...

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Trial of Benjamin

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 92:8

We're diving into Genesis 44, where Joseph, now a powerful figure in Egypt, is testing his brothers. Remember the setup? Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famin...

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