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 Beyond the Firmament and Ezekiel

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 12:2

Today, we’re diving into a fascinating passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a Midrashic commentary on the Song of Songs, to explore this very idea. The verse we're unpacking is "Your...

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Ezekiel: Reish Lakish at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:1

We start with a verse from Song of Songs 5:16: "His palate is sweet and all of him is delightful. This is my beloved, and this is my companion, daughters of Jerusalem." The Rabbis,...

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Seeing Beyond the Veil and Micah

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 16:2

But our tradition, in its rich tapestry of stories, isn't afraid to explore the complexities of the relationship between the Divine and humanity. to one such fascinating exploratio...

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Covenant of Circumcision

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 2:3

Today, we're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the commentary on the Song of Songs, and unpacking just such a verse. Get ready for a journey through noble lineage, the power of bri...

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Saga of Joseph and Songs

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 3:3

I know, it sounds random. But stick with me. In Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs, that very grain becomes a powerful symbol for t...

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Carmel: Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 6:1

Even your weaknesses, your struggles, they are seen and cherished. to a beautiful passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs. ...

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Issachar and Creation

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 14:1

It’s amazing what layers can be uncovered when we delve into the ancient texts. Take the verse from Song of Songs 7:14: “The mandrakes have emitted fragrance, and at our entrance a...

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Giving of the Torah and the Wilderness

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 5:1

That feeling, that journey, is at the heart of a beautiful passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah (Song of Songs Rabbah) 5, which opens with the evocative line: "Who is that ascending f...

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Mikhael and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Shir HaShirim Rabbah 10:2

The text begins with a beautiful analogy, connecting the "vineyard" mentioned in Song of Songs to the Sanhedrin, the ancient Jewish high court. Why a vineyard? Because, as we learn...

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