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It all starts with a verse from Exodus, "You shall make for Me an altar of earth…[I will come to you and I will bless you]" (Exodus 20:21). Rabbi Yitzḥak takes this to heart. He im...
It’s a question that echoes through the ages, and one that our Sages grappled with deeply. In Vayikra Rabbah, a classic midrashic text—midrash being a form of Jewish biblical inter...
Specifically, we're looking at Numbers 7:88, which talks about the dedication of the altar. The verse reads, "And all the cattle for the sacrifice of the peace-offerings..." Now, y...
It might seem like a dry topic, but hidden within those details are fascinating glimpses into their world, their understanding of God, and how they expressed devotion. Today, we're...
And if his oblation be of the sanctified victims, if from thy cattle he offer, whether male or female, he shall offer it perfect. And he shall lay his right hand firmly on the head...
Jewish tradition has some pretty fascinating, and sometimes terrifying, answers. to the story of Azazel, a fallen angel whose lair is the source of some seriously dark magic. The s...
The Passover sacrifice is a perfect example. It wasn't just about offering an animal; it was a multi-layered lesson, a story told through action, meant to resonate with both the pa...
This comes to us from Ginzberg's Legends of the Jews, drawing from various Midrashic sources. Remember the story? Elijah, challenging the priests of Baal to prove their god's power...
Specifically, we're looking at Chapter 14, where we find ourselves pondering a list of sacrifices offered by the leaders of the tribes. The verse in Numbers 7:87 states: “All the c...
