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.

Trial of Jacob and Sinai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:4

In fact, it teaches us that it's really not fitting to sing your own praises… unless someone else steps up to vouch for you. But then, who vouches for God? That's the question pose...

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Moses the Lawgiver and Jacob

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:18

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations of the Book of Psalms, delves into just that feeling, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 119. It ...

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Esau and Creation of Father

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 121:1

And they wrestled with those feelings in their writings, seeking solace and understanding. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms...

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David's Song of Jacob

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 124:2

That feeling is at the heart of Psalm 124, a song of ascent traditionally sung by pilgrims on their way to the Temple in Jerusalem. But there's so much more to it than just a simpl...

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The Tower of Babel and Esau

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 24:12

That, according to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, is precisely what happened at the Tower of Babel. The story goes that the builders of the Tower, all speaking the same language, suddenly...

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Jacob's Vision and Jerusalem

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 35:7

Jacob certainly did. We find him waking up, not with a stretch and a yawn, but in sheer terror. Why? Because of a dream, of course. A dream of a ladder stretching to the heavens, a...

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Jacob's Journey and Laban

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 36:1

And speaking of stories, let's dive into one from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 36. This ancient text, a treasure trove of Jewish legend and lore, offers a fascinati...

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Moses's Legacy and Jacob

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 36:4

Jewish tradition is filled with moments like that, moments where seemingly random meetings hold deeper meaning. Today, let's explore one fascinating little corner of that idea. Pir...

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Reuben's Legacy and Leah

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 36:11

Take the story of Laban, Jacob, Leah, and Rachel, for instance. It's a family drama, yes, but also a window into ancient customs and divine compassion. We read in Pirkei DeRabbi El...

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