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The Torah tells us, "Ye shall keep the Sabbath, for it is holy unto you" (Exodus 31:14). But what does that "keeping" actually look like? Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating earl...
Our tradition teaches us that God doesn't just create; God chooses. He elevates. Think about the Sea of Galilee – the Yam Kinneret, that shimmering jewel in the north of Israel. Ac...
It's a portal, a time set apart. And according to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a beautiful, almost novelistic Midrash, keeping Shabbat brings immense blessings. It says, "Happy is he in...
The sun is beginning to dip, painting the sky in hues of orange and gold. It's the seventh hour of the day, according to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 19, and Adam, the first human, is en...
Jewish tradition teaches us that Shabbat, the Sabbath, isn't just for us down here. Rabbi Jehudah in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer tells us that the Holy One, blessed be He, kept Shabbat ...
Adam, the first human, is sitting there, maybe a little anxious. He's thinking about that serpent, the one who tricked him. "Maybe," he worries, "that snake will come back tonight ...
It’s a question that echoes through the ages. The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating collection of stories and interpretations, offers a glimpse into Adam’s profound journey of ...
It's more than just a physical act; it’s a profound covenant, a connection stretching back to Abraham himself. And within this ancient ritual, there's a curious detail, a specific ...
They instituted a custom, a seat of honor specifically for the "Messenger of the Covenant." And who is that messenger? None other than Elijah himself! The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer te...
