Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Whoever Dwells in the Shelter of the Most High

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 91:2

Psalm 91 is all about that feeling, and Midrash Tehillim—an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms—dives deep into its meaning. The verse declares, "I...

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Noah's Prayer

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 91:6

Our ancestors grappled with this too. And Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers some fascinating perspectives on why, and what we...

Noah & FloodPrayerHoly Land

Adam's First Shabbat in the Garden of Eden

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 92:5

According to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of insightful interpretations on the Book of Psalms, Adam, the first man, wasn't just plopped down anywhere. After being driven from the...

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The Garments of Majesty That God Wears Before Nations

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 93:1

But according to ancient Jewish wisdom, it’s a question worth pondering. Especially when we’re talking about garments of majesty, strength, and even…vengeance. The book of Psalms (...

MosesDanielEstherTorah

The Messiah's Throne Was Established Before Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 93:2

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, explores this idea in a truly fascinating way. Rabbi Abbahu offers a parable: Imagine a king conqu...

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Why the Patriarchs Made God's Testimony Trustworthy

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 93:6

to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 93. The passage begins with a powerful statement: "Your te...

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When God's Vengeance Shines Through Seven Heavens

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 94:1

(Psalm 94:1) cries out, "God of vengeance, shine forth!" And in Midrash Tehillim, the collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, this verse opens a fascinating door in...

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Adam and Creation of Cain

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 100:1

Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 100, a psalm of thanksgivin...

CreationAdam & EveKing DavidSolomon

Rod and Serpent of Tabernacle

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 101:3

Think of it as a secret decoder ring for understanding the deeper layers of King David's timeless songs. Today, we're diving into a fascinating little nugget from Midrash Tehillim,...

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David Compares His Days to Withered Grass

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 102:2

It turns out, King David himself might have felt the same way. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, delves into the complexities of Psa...

PatriarchsKing DavidJobSoul

Elisha and the Angels

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 103:6

Take Psalm 103, for example. It’s a song of praise, a declaration of divine forgiveness and goodness. But Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of interpretations on the Book of ...

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God's Forgiveness Flows Like Rain on Parched Earth

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 103:8

Specifically, in Midrash Tehillim 103, we find a fascinating exploration of God's abundant forgiveness. The text opens with a simple statement: "Doing righteous deeds is of the Lor...

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As a Father Has Compassion for His Children

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 103:9

And it's an image that's explored beautifully in the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. (Psalm 103:13) says, "As a father has compass...

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The Forefathers Laid the Groundwork for the Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:3

It’s a question that’s captivated mystics and scholars for centuries. And the answer, as we find it in the ancient teachings, is more intimate, more personal than you might imagine...

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God Makes His Angels into Wind and Flame

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:4

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating perspective on these qualities, especially in relation to God, and how t...

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Messiah Son of David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:12

It's not just about marking time; it's about connecting to something far deeper. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, sheds some light ...

MessiahProphecyHoly Land

Levi and the Messiah of Leviathan

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:14

The ancient sages certainly did. They looked at the world, at the vastness of the sea, and saw a reflection of the challenges facing the Jewish people. Midrash Tehillim, a collecti...

CreaturesJobMessiahHoly Land

When Will the Face of the Earth Be Renewed

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 104:20

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, suggests it's tied to a future time when "the face of the earth is renewed," a time when God's gl...

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The Flood and the First Humans

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 105:3

It's almost incomprehensible, isn’t it? But the ancient rabbis wrestled with this very concept, particularly when interpreting (Psalm 105:8): "Remember forever His covenant, the wo...

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Kingdom of Mordechai

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 106:4

King David knew the feeling. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, opens a window into David's heart – and perhaps our own. The verse we’re di...

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Why Israel Kept Rebelling Even After Seeing Miracles

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 106:6

The ancient rabbis certainly did. They saw it playing out in the story of the Israelites in the desert, a story brimming with lessons for us today. Our jumping-off point is Psalm 1...

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God Redeems Israel for His Own Name's Sake

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 107:1

The answer, according to ancient Jewish wisdom, might be more about God's reputation than our own merit. to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms,...

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When Israel Cried Out in Distress and God Answered

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 107:3

Jewish tradition certainly does. There's a fascinating idea tucked away in Midrash Tehillim, the collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 107, that r...

CreationNoah & FloodPatriarchsTorah

Hezekiah in Heaven

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 108:1

We've all been there. But what if there was a secret ingredient, a way to connect more deeply and ensure our prayers actually land? That's the question posed in Midrash Tehillim, a...

HeavenKing DavidDanielTorah

Remembering God's Wonders Opens the World to Come

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 112:1

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a surprising answer. It starts with remembering God's wonders. According to the Midrash (rabbinic...

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Psalm 113 and the Covenant God Remembers Forever

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 113:1

Take Psalm 113, which begins with "Hallelujah, praise the servants of the Lord." Sounds straightforward. But the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the ...

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Who Are the True Servants of God in the Psalms

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 113:3

The verse "These are the servants of the Lord" might seem simple. But the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) sees something deeper. It connects this phrase directly to the ...

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Pharaoh Among the Heavenly Host

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 114:3

We often hear the story, but sometimes the sheer impossibility of it all gets lost. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us some ...

AngelsJosephMosesProphecy

Almighty and the Heavenly Realms

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 116:4

Specifically, we're looking at a fascinating reading of Psalm 116. The verse begins, "My voice, my supplication." The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) imagines the entire...

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The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving That Outlasts All Others

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 117:1

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, explores this very idea. It begins with the verse, "I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving....

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Give Thanks to God for His Kindness Is Eternal

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 118:2

It's more than just good manners; it's a fundamental connection to something bigger. And it's something the Jewish tradition understands deeply. We find this echoed beautifully in ...

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Those Who Never Act in Anger Walk in Torah

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:4

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very question in its exploration of Psalm 119. It zeroes in on a seemingly simp...

King DavidSolomonTorahSoul

Moses Begs God to Open His Eyes to Torah's Wonders

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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The Souls That Clung to God from the Deepest Pit

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:24

It’s a very human feeling, and it’s something the ancient rabbis wrestled with too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, we find a p...

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The Pillar of Torah That Upholds the Entire World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:27

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very concept, using Psalm 119 as its springboard. It asks, what does it truly mean ...

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David and Creation of Psalmist

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 119:33

The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful perspective on navigating those struggles, especially Psalm 119. "T...

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I Rejoiced When They Said Let Us Go to God's House

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 122:1

It’s a very human feeling, and it’s one that resonates powerfully in a story told in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 122, "A...

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Jacob and Creation of Negev

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 126:3

The ancient rabbis wrestled with those feelings too, and they found comfort and meaning in unexpected places – even in the rain. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations o...

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Israel Oppressed Since Youth but Never Defeated

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 129:1

Psalm 129 gets it. "Many times from my youth they have oppressed me," it cries out. But then, a glimmer of hope: "Yet they have not prevailed against me." It's a powerful image, th...

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Moses — Kingdom of Aaron

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 133:1

Psalm 133 captures that perfectly, and the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, beautifully unpacks its meaning. The psalm itself begins, ...

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What the Angels Do When Israel Sleeps at Night

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 134:1

Our tradition teaches that even then, sacred work continues. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, sheds light on Psalm 134, "A Song of Ascents: ...

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Samuel — Moses and the Holy Sanctuary

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 138:2

The ancient rabbis certainly did. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, we find a powerful example of just that. It's a passage drippin...

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Goliath and the Angels

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 144:1

That’s the feeling this midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), this interpretive story, from Midrash Tehillim (a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms) rea...

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Sennacherib at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 146:2

Midrash, the ancient Jewish art of interpreting scripture, is full of stories that reveal deeper truths about life, death, and everything in between. And Midrash Tehillim, a collec...

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Elijah at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 146:3

And they found solace and hope in unexpected places, like Psalm 146. Midrash Tehillim, the classical commentary on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into its verses, unearthing profou...

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Why God Loves the Stranger Like a King Loves a Gazelle

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 146:5

It all comes down to this idea: God loves the stranger. But why? What's so special about the stranger? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, o...

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God Rebuilds Jerusalem and Gathers the Scattered

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 147:1

It’s a question that's echoed through generations, and today we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of ...

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Prophet and King of Zion

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 147:2

It turns out, that feeling is deeply intertwined with our understanding of God's reign and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. how praise, singing, and the very act of rebuilding are inte...

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