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.

Kingdom of Amrafel

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 42:1

The ancient rabbis certainly did. to a fascinating story from Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Genesis, and see what we can uncover. We star...

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Ezra in Exile

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 42:3

Our sages certainly did. to a fascinating exploration from Bereshit Rabbah, specifically section 42, where they dissect the phrase "vayhi bimei" (וַיְהִי בִּמֵי), "it was in the da...

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Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 44:11

The verse reads, "Behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying: This man will not inherit you; rather, one who shall emerge from your loins, he will inherit you." It’s a pretty...

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Daniel: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 44:19

one such verse, rich with meaning and implication. In Genesis 15:14, God tells Abraham, "And also that nation that they will serve, I will judge, and after that they will go out wi...

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Gideon: Abraham and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 44:20

Sometimes, a single letter can unlock a whole new world of understanding. Take the verse from Genesis 15:14, promising that the Israelites would leave Egypt with "great property." ...

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Faith of Abraham and Yudan

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 44:22

We find ourselves asking this question in Bereshit Rabbah 44, a midrash – a collection of rabbinic interpretations – on the book of Genesis. The verse in question: "On that day, th...

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Covenant of Abraham and Refa

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 44:23

We often think of the Torah as a clear-cut set of instructions, but sometimes, things get a little… complicated. Take the story of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:19-21. God...

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Lot and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 45:4

Meanwhile, weeds seem to sprout up effortlessly, choking everything in their path. Jewish tradition grapples with this very question, especially when it comes to something as funda...

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Abraham and Creation of Abram

Midrash Rabbah Bereshit Rabbah 46:1

It says, "Abram was ninety-nine years old, and the Lord appeared to Abram; He said to him: I am God Almighty; walk before Me, and be faultless.” Ninety-nine years old. It’s never t...

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