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 King Ahaz

Midrash Rabbah Vayikra Rabbah 36:3

Today, we’re diving into a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah 36 that grapples with the legacy of King Ahaz. The verse from Proverbs sets the stage: “One hand to another will ...

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Samuel: Kingdom of David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:2

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into that question. And it might surprise you. One interpretation points directly to Ki...

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Adam and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 1:4

And, believe it or not, the Book of Psalms, or Tehillim in Hebrew, tackles this very idea! Our journey begins with Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the...

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David's Transgression

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 4:6

Like you're saying, "Hey, I need a little help here... maybe even a big push?" Well, you're not alone. to a fascinating little corner of Jewish thought from Midrash Tehillim, a col...

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David: World to Come

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 5:4

Ever find yourself reading the Psalms and wondering, "What's really going on here?" We do too! to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...

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Righteousness in Heaven

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 5:5

It’s a question that’s echoed through the ages, and one that our tradition wrestles with beautifully. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psal...

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Abraham and Creation and the Crown

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 6:1

Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful contrast to this feeling. It tells us that while worldly gifts can be lost, the...

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Gog and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 8:6

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating glimpse into this very idea, particularly in its eighth section. Our journey ...

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Fire of Elijah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 10:8

It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for ages, and Midrash Tehillim 10 grapples with it in a way that’s both challenging and ultimately hopeful. The midrash, that ancient form o...

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