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The Book of Exodus tells us, "Moses extended his staff toward the heavens and the Lord sent thunder and hail, and fire ran down to the ground, and the Lord rained hail upon the lan...
It’s a question that our sages grappled with, and the Midrash in Shemot Rabbah offers a fascinating perspective, connecting it to the story of the Exodus. It all begins with the ve...
"Moses extended his hand toward the heavens, and there was a thick darkness in the entire land of Egypt for three days. They did not see one another, and no one rose from his place...
Our story today comes from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. Specifically, we're diving into section 15, which grapples with the meanin...
It's not just about freedom from slavery, but about a deeper truth about power, righteousness, and our relationship with the Divine. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpr...
The story of the Exodus, as told in Shemot Rabbah, the compilation of rabbinic sermons on the Book of Exodus, gives us a fascinating glimpse into this idea, focusing on the final p...
Jewish tradition is rich with answers to these questions, and Shemot Rabbah, a classical Midrashic text, offers a fascinating glimpse into the Divine blueprint of creation. "This m...
We're looking at section 15, which delves into the very first commandment given to the Israelites as they stood on the cusp of freedom: "This month shall be for you" (Exodus 12:2)....
The verse we're looking at is Exodus 12:21: “Moses called all the elders of Israel, and said to them: Draw, and take for yourselves lambs for your families, and slaughter the pasch...
