Parshat Vayeshev

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Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy, Joseph sold into slavery, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph in Potiphar's house and prison. Genesis 37:1-40:23.

Humility of Moses and Yitzchak

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 3:1

The book of Leviticus, specifically chapter 2, opens with the laws of the minchah, the meal offering. "When a person presents a meal offering to the Lord, his offering shall be of ...

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Job and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 4:6

They explored the concept of collective responsibility – how the deeds of one individual can affect the entire group. And what they came up with is The Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash – ...

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Job and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 7:3

But did you know that our tradition offers a fascinating perspective on even these internal struggles? The Vayikra Rabbah, a classic midrashic text, dives into the idea that even o...

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Kingdom of Aaron and Yosei

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 8:1

It’s a question that’s been pondered for centuries! And believe it or not, the ancient rabbis had some thoughts on the matter. to Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 8, a fascinat...

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Akhan and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:1

The Torah portion of Vayikra (Leviticus) dives deep into the intricate world of offerings, and Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of Leviticus, sheds light on...

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Giving of the Torah and Elazar

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:6

The core debate boils down to this: Did the descendants of Noah, meaning all humanity before the giving of the Torah at Sinai, offer only burnt offerings, or did they also offer pe...

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Rabbi Shimon's Transgression and Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 9:9

In Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic homilies on the Book of Leviticus, we find a powerful exploration of peace. Rabbi Shimon ben Yoḥai declares that "Great is peace, as all...

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Teachings of Moses and Priest

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:6

They ask some fascinating questions about the roles of Moses and Aaron, especially during those pivotal moments of transition. : we know Aaron becomes the High Priest. But what abo...

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Amrafel at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 11:7

Our Sages certainly did. They paid close attention to the nuances of the Hebrew language, believing that even a seemingly small word could unlock profound insights. In Vayikra Rabb...

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