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.

Deborah in Battle and Judges

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 42:11

Sometimes, it springs from the most unexpected places. Take the story of Deborah, the prophetess and judge in the Book of Judges. We all know she led Israel to victory, but have yo...

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Halls of the Angels and Hosea

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Nach 532:1

The ancient collection of rabbinic teachings known as the Yalkut Shimoni, specifically section 532 on the books of Nach (the later prophets), offers a powerful counterpoint to this...

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Esau's Vision

Midrash Aggadah Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 119:2

We know the story: fleeing from his brother Esau, he rests his head on a stone and has this incredible vision. But the Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of Midrashic teachings, offers ...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 67:1

Seems like a prime opportunity for spiritual growth. But Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Numbers, pulls no punches. It points out a rather gla...

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Daily Sacrifices and Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 119:1

That’s the fascinating idea we find in the book of Numbers, Bamidbar, specifically in verse 18:20. It says, "And the L-rd said to Aaron: In their land you will not inherit, and you...

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Adam Names the Animals and Levites

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 120:1

It's more than just giving ten percent, it's a deeply nuanced system. to a passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, specifically section 120, to unpack some of the details. The verse in quest...

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Wandering of Israel and Priest

Other Texts Sifrei Bamidbar 160:9

It’s one of those corners of Jewish law and lore that, once you peek inside, reveals a surprising depth. The verse in Bamidbar (Numbers 35:25) states: "And the congregation shall r...

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Abraham and the Promised Land of Israelites

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 6:1

It paints a picture of the Israelites poised on the edge of the Promised Land, a moment brimming with both anticipation and uncertainty. In Devarim 1:7, we hear the call: "Turn and...

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Israelites: Covenant of Moses

Other Texts Sifrei Devarim 26:9

That’s the raw, human core of this passage from Sifrei Devarim, a collection of early rabbinic legal commentaries on the Book of Deuteronomy. It centers around Moses, and his despe...

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