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.

Targum Jonathan on Leviticus 26

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You shall not make to you idols or images, nor erect for you statues to worship, neither a figured stone shall ye place in your land to bow yourselves toward it. Nevertheless a pav...

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Targum Jonathan on Leviticus 27

Midrash Aggadah Targum Jonathan on Leviticus 27

And the Lord spake with Mosheh, saying: Speak with the children of Israel, and say to them: When a man willeth to set apart the separation of a vow, in the valuing of the life unto...

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The God Of The Fathers

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The Torah actually grapples with this very question, and the answer, as you might expect, is layered and fascinating. : Moses, standing before the burning bush, is tasked with lead...

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A Vision At The Wailing Wall

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Our story today takes us to 16th-century Safed, a center of Jewish mysticism, and introduces us to Rabbi Abraham Berukhim, a man known for his profound connection to the Divine. Th...

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Creation By Angels

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Did God have help when creating the world? It’s a question that’s sparked debate and wonder for centuries. Most traditions emphasize that God alone brought the universe into being,...

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The Angel Who Created The World

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We're talking about a figure so powerful that, according to some, it was this angel who brought everything into existence. Think of it: this angel created not just the physical wor...

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Adam's Body Formed By An Angel

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We often picture God directly shaping him from dust, but some fascinating traditions tell a slightly different story, involving heavenly helpers. The story goes that when the time ...

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The Angel Gallizur

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One intriguing answer involves a rather obscure, but incredibly important angel: Gallizur. Now, Gallizur isn't exactly a household name like Michael or Gabriel. But according to so...

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The Angel Of Conception

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Jewish tradition has a fascinating answer, a story whispered through generations about an angel named Lailah. Lailah, the Angel of Conception, is like the midwife of souls. Accordi...

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