Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

Joab and Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 60:1

That feeling isn't new. In fact, according to Midrash Tehillim 60, it goes way back. This particular midrash (a method of interpreting biblical stories beyond their literal meaning...

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Moses and Creation of Haggai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 103:13

We often think of ethereal beings, wings and halos and all that. But what if the term encompasses more than we initially imagine? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations ...

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David Among the Fathers

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 114:2

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers some fascinating perspectives on this very question. The Midrash opens with a powerful statement ...

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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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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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Death of Rabbi Eliezer and Abraham

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 27:5

The Jewish tradition teaches us that time itself can be layered, that moments can resonate across generations. : is it possible that the same night, the very same 24 hours, could w...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Moses

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 31:4

It’s a question that echoes through the ages. The verse in Genesis says, "And offer him there for a burnt offering" (Genesis 22:2). But where is "there"? According to Pirkei DeRabb...

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Birth of Laban

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 36:6

Sometimes, it's not as straightforward as you might think. to a curious passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 36, and see what we can uncover about how our ance...

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Shechem and Adam

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38:1

That’s the unsettling image painted in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 38, a fascinating and often overlooked passage in Jewish tradition. It all begins with a cryptic verse from the prophe...

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