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.

Trial of Jacob and Sinai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:4

In fact, it teaches us that it's really not fitting to sing your own praises… unless someone else steps up to vouch for you. But then, who vouches for God? That's the question pose...

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David in Battle and Pinchas

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:7

"Fear of the Lord" – yirat Hashem – it suggests a deep reverence, a profound respect, a commitment to living in accordance with God's will. But who embodies this? Midrash Tehillim,...

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Shaddai and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:8

It's a theme beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 118. This isn't just about ancient history; it's about a relationship – a dialogu...

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David's Song

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:10

And Jewish tradition offers some powerful comfort in those moments. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Boo...

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Pillars of Existence and David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:27

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very concept, using Psalm 119 as its springboard. It asks, what does it truly mean ...

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David and Creation of Psalmist

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:33

The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful perspective on navigating those struggles, especially Psalm 119. "T...

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Jethro and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 120:1

That feeling of a long, hard journey – that's exactly what's captured in the Psalm of Ascents. But it's not just about the struggle; it's about the song that rises with each step. ...

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David's Song and Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 122:1

It’s a very human feeling, and it’s one that resonates powerfully in a story told in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 122, "A...

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Destruction of the Temple and Zion

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 125:1

The passage opens with the powerful image of Mount Zion, unshakeable and eternal: "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever" (Psal...

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