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.

Moses in Battle and Aaron

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 3:13

They're not mistakes. They're breadcrumbs, little hints that something deeper is going on beneath the surface of the text. And they invite us to pause, to question, to delve into t...

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Kehat and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 4:13

It wasn't just packing up and hitting the road. Every aspect, down to who touched what and in what order, was meticulously planned and imbued with deep meaning. to just one small p...

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Death of Kehat

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 5:7

Jewish tradition has some fascinating answers, particularly when we delve into the story of the B'nei Kehat, the sons of Kehat. Our story comes from Bamidbar Rabbah, a Midrash on t...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 8:9

It’s a story of belonging, reward, and the enduring power of righteous action. The text begins with a quote from Psalms: “Happy are all who fear the Lord, who follow His ways” (Psa...

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Rabbis: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 9:47

Here, we're unpacking the story of the sotah, the woman suspected of adultery, and the unique ritual designed to determine her guilt or innocence. It's a wild ride, so buckle up. O...

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Moses and the Fires of Gehenna of Calf

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 9:48

But what does it all mean? , drawing on the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition to unravel this mystery. The Torah tells us, "The priest shall write these curses in a scroll, and era...

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Moses and Creation of Sinai

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 11:2

Today, we're diving into Bamidbar Rabbah 11, a section of a Midrash, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Numbers, and we'll find some surprising and hopeful insigh...

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First Days of Existence and Aaron

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:7

The ancient rabbis grappled with that feeling too, especially when things were going well for the Israelites. Take the story in Bamidbar Rabbah 12, which begins with a single, load...

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Sarah and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bamidbar Rabbah 12:17

Take, for example, the book of Numbers, or Bamidbar in Hebrew, specifically chapter 7, verse 3. It describes the offerings brought by the princes of Israel for the Tabernacle: "The...

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