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We know the basic plot: Haman, the wicked advisor, plots to destroy the Jews, but Esther, the Jewish queen, bravely intervenes and saves her people. But the Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer,...
It's more than just checking the calendar. According to ancient tradition, there was a time when the connection between the earthly and heavenly realms was so clear, so palpable, t...
According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating text compiling stories and interpretations of the Torah, there was a time when sickness was a one-way street. From the moment cre...
She relentlessly pursued him, but he resisted. But the Yalkut Shimoni, that incredible compilation of Midrashic interpretations, gives us a glimpse behind the curtain. Rebbe – and ...
It's not just about geography, you know. It's about belonging, a deep and profound connection that resonates through our history. The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of rabbinic comm...
We often hear blessings, maybe even offer them ourselves, but what's actually going on? In Jewish tradition, blessings are a big deal, and the Torah gives us some pretty specific i...
The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt and wandering in the desert, definitely knew that feeling. We find ourselves in Bamidbar (Numbers), specifically chapter 11, verse 18. The people...
to a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a rabbinic commentary on the Book of Numbers, and explore the complexities of war, justice, and the consequences of bad counsel. The ...
It’s one of those corners of Jewish law and lore that, once you peek inside, reveals a surprising depth. The verse in Bamidbar (Numbers 35:25) states: "And the congregation shall r...
