Egypt

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Explore 2,541 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Kingdom of David and Cook

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The book of Vayikra Rabbah, a treasure trove of rabbinic interpretations on the book of Leviticus, dives deep into this very idea. It all starts with a quote from the prophet Jerem...

Abraham: Nimrod and Creation

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It's like a cosmic echo, a recurring theme of the powerful and the hungry, of oppression and redemption. Vayikra Rabbah 28, a section of the ancient Midrash Rabbah, explores just t...

Adam and the Origins of the World

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In Jewish tradition, the number seven is definitely one of those numbers. It’s not just a random figure; it's woven into the very fabric of our understanding of the world and our r...

Merit of the Fathers and Abba

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It's more than just tradition; it's a lesson in priorities and a reminder of what truly sustains us. The verse in Leviticus (23:40) instructs us: "You shall take for you on the fir...

Hoshana Rabbah and the Origins of the World

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It's more than just ritual; it’s a conversation with history, a dance with meaning. to one small, but potent, idea from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically section 30, and see what we can...

First Days of Existence and Rabbis

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That feeling, that little twist of perspective, is at the heart of a beautiful teaching from Vayikra Rabbah, the rabbinic commentary on the Book of Leviticus. Rabbi Yehuda, quoting...

David the Warrior and Yitz

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And according to the ancient rabbis, there's a profound reason why. Rabbi Yitzḥak opens Vayikra Rabbah 31 with a powerful image, quoting Psalms 119:140: “Your saying is exceedingly...

Moses and Solomon of Yehuda

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It’s a question that’s occupied Jewish thinkers for millennia, and today we're diving into a fascinating piece of that puzzle. Let's turn to Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 31...

David and the Angels and Curses

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This isn't just about political correctness; it's about the power of our words, our thoughts, and their ripple effects in the cosmos. Rabbi Avin kicks things off with a powerful id...