Moses

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Explore 3,717 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Noah and Creation of Rabbis

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Our text from Vayikra Rabbah 5, a midrashic collection expounding on the Book of Leviticus, grapples with just that question. It starts with a seemingly straightforward verse from ...

Shem and Divine Judgment

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to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash, or interpretive commentary, on the Book of Leviticus, that touches upon this very issue. The passage opens with a quote fro...

High Priest's Transgression

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It’s a weight that impacts not just them, but the entire community they serve. Let’s delve into a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a midrashic commentary on the Book of Lev...

Moses in the Wilderness and Spirit

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This week, we're diving into Vayikra Rabbah 6, a fascinating passage that wrestles with the complexities of truth, testimony, and our relationship with both God and each other. It ...

Fall from Paradise and Zechariah

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Jewish tradition certainly does, especially when it comes to oaths. In fact, the Rabbis saw the misuse of oaths as so serious that it could literally bring down the house! Vayikra ...

Depths of the Underworld and Moses

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The Torah tells us of an agreement, a covenant, between God and the Israelites. But the details, as explored in Vayikra Rabbah, are far more intricate and, frankly, a little . Rabb...

Rise of Joseph and Isaiah

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The ancient rabbis grappled with these questions, poring over scripture to understand the nature of prophecy itself. to their fascinating discussion, found in Vayikra Rabbah 6, a m...

Aaron's Offering and Calf

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Today, we're diving into a passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Leviticus, that explores just that. It revolves around the verse: "C...

Noah and the Origins of the World

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The rabbis of the Midrash tackled this very question, and their answer might surprise you. Rabbi Abba bar Kahana and Rabbi Hanan, both citing Rabbi Azarya of Kefar Hittaia, offer a...