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.

Manna from Heaven of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 25:5

Jewish tradition says a resounding "YES!" And one of the most beautiful examples of this is found in the stories surrounding the manna, that miraculous bread from heaven that susta...

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Moses's Song

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 28:1

We all know the story, but the Rabbis of the Midrash, those ancient interpreters of scripture, delve into the details, revealing layers of meaning we might otherwise miss. one fasc...

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Wonders of Genesis and Moses

Midrash Rabbah Shemot Rabbah 42:1

The book of Exodus and the sages of the Midrash explore this very idea. In Exodus 32:7, we read, "The Lord spoke to Moses: Go descend; for your people, whom you brought up from the...

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Songs: Mikhael at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 12:1

Today, we’re diving into a fascinating interpretation of a verse from the Song of Songs – Shir HaShirim – that explores just this idea: the contrast between foul odor and sweet fra...

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Hanina: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 7:1

In Shir HaShirim Rabbah 7, the Rabbis unpack a seemingly simple verse – Song of Songs 2:7: “I administer an oath to you, daughters of Jerusalem, by the gazelles, and by the hinds o...

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Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Abraham

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:2

Forget the sanitized Sunday school version. The Midrash, that incredible collection of rabbinic interpretations, offers a glimpse into a world of fiery miracles and profound symbol...

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David's Song and Asaf

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 4:1

It's filled with poetic imagery, and today we're going to delve into just one verse, Song of Songs 4:4: "Your neck is like the tower of David, built magnificently. One thousand buc...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 1:2

The passage opens with the nations of the world addressing Israel, essentially saying, "Why do you keep suffering for your God? Why do you keep dying for Him?" As it says in Psalms...

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Moses in Battle and Adam

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 1:9

The very first verse of the Book of Leviticus – Vayikra in Hebrew – begins with God calling out to Moses. It seems straightforward enough. But the Rabbis of the Midrash, those anci...

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