Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

The Great Flood and Levi

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 31:6

Bereshit Rabbah, a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, digs into this very question. It focuses on the word ḥamas (חָמָס), often translated as "i...

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Lot and the Angels of Tzoar

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 50:12

The story revolves around the destruction of Sodom, a city known for its wickedness. Lot, Abraham's nephew, is being led to safety, and the angel says to him, "Hurry; escape there,...

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Jacob's Transgression and Temple

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 65:23

It’s a powerful scene, thick with emotion. But according to Bereshit Rabbah, a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, there's so much more going on ...

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The Golden Calf of Levi

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 71:5

The ancient rabbis certainly did. to a fascinating passage from Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, and see what they had to say about...

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Reuben and the Matriarchs

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 72:2

It’s truly fascinating. In Genesis 30:14, we read about Reuben, Jacob’s eldest son, finding dudaim (דּוּדָאִים) in the field. The verse states: "Reuben went during the days of whea...

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Light of the First Day and Jacob

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 75:6

In the Torah, seemingly straightforward words often ripple with hidden depths, revealing layers of symbolism that speak to our history, our hopes, and our ultimate destiny. Take Ja...

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Jacob: Dina and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 76:9

There's a fascinating little drama tucked away in the story of Jacob preparing to meet his brother Esau, a drama involving a chest, a daughter, and a divine rebuke. It all starts w...

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Joseph's Repentance and Levi

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 91:7

The Bible is full of them, and the story of Joseph and his brothers is no exception. It's a tale of betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately, reconciliation. But what about the subtle...

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Benjamin's Transgression and Meir

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 92:6

Take the story of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt. We know Joseph, now a powerful Egyptian official, tests his brothers after years of separation. He orders his steward to fill th...

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