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.

Ministering Angels and Daniel

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:6

It's not just dry recitation – it's a story of resilience, faith, and the enduring bond between God and the Jewish people. to a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah 15, a collect...

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Abraham: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 15:27

We're looking at section 15, which delves into the very first commandment given to the Israelites as they stood on the cusp of freedom: "This month shall be for you" (Exodus 12:2)....

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Manna from Heaven of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 25:5

Jewish tradition says a resounding "YES!" And one of the most beautiful examples of this is found in the stories surrounding the manna, that miraculous bread from heaven that susta...

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Ministering Angels and Abahu

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 30:3

In Jewish tradition, even a single letter can unlock hidden depths. Today, let's dive into a fascinating idea about the words eleh and ve'eleh – "these" and "and these." It's a dif...

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Abraham's Compassion and Solomon

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 30:16

And, well, the answer might surprise you. Rabbi Natan, in Shemot Rabbah, makes a pretty strong statement: justice is fitting for God precisely because He upholds it without showing...

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Jeremiah: Abraham and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 32:2

In Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, we find a fascinating exploration of this very question. It begins with a verse: "Behold, I am sen...

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Wisdom of Abraham and Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 13:1

He’s practically the cornerstone of our faith. But why him? What was so special about this one man that he earned that title? Well, let’s dive into a beautiful interpretation from ...

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Hanina: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 7:1

In Shir HaShirim Rabbah 7, the Rabbis unpack a seemingly simple verse – Song of Songs 2:7: “I administer an oath to you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles, and by the hinds o...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:2

Forget the sanitized Sunday school version. The Midrash, that incredible collection of rabbinic interpretations, offers a glimpse into a world of fiery miracles and profound symbol...

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