Moses

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Explore 3,889 Jewish texts related to the theme of Moses, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Glory of the Temple and the Altar

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It centers on the verse: "And the fire of the altar shall be kept burning in it" (Leviticus 6:2). Now, Rabbi Pinchas makes a subtle but profound observation. He points out that the...

Dawn of the World and Sodom

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Our tradition certainly does. In Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 7, we find a powerful thread connecting arrogance and divine retribution, often in the form of fire. It's a po...

Kingdom of Aaron and Yosei

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It’s a question that’s been pondered for centuries! And believe it or not, the ancient rabbis had some thoughts on the matter. to Vayikra Rabbah, specifically chapter 8, a fascinat...

Judges: Samson in the Days of Moses

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Sometimes, a single verse can unlock a whole new world of understanding, linking tales and teachings in unexpected ways. to one of those connections, found in Vayikra Rabbah (Levit...

David: Aaron and the Ark

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It’s a question that’s occupied Jewish thought for centuries. And the Rabbis in Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrashic collection on the Book of Leviticus, tackle this very question head-on. ...

Aaron and the Lawgiver

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to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, specifically section eight, that shines a light on this very idea. The passage begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "On the day he i...

Akhan and Creation

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The Torah portion of Vayikra (Leviticus) dives deep into the intricate world of offerings, and Vayikra Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of Leviticus, sheds light on...

Wisdom of Rabbi Yanai

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It happens. But sometimes those moments can teach us something profound about ourselves and the world. Let me tell you a story from Vayikra Rabbah that really hit home for me. It s...

Giving of the Torah and Elazar

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The core debate boils down to this: Did the descendants of Noah, meaning all humanity before the giving of the Torah at Sinai, offer only burnt offerings, or did they also offer pe...