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Jewish tradition understands that struggle, that pull between good and… well, not-so-good. And it offers a surprisingly vivid image of the forces at play. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a...
to a fascinating, slightly unsettling, passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a captivating work of Jewish literature that retells and expands upon biblical narratives. Here, we enco...
The rabbis of old, they pondered this question too. And they came up with a beautiful, elegant answer. It’s not just one thing, but a three-legged stool, each leg essential to keep...
Our sages pondered these questions for centuries, and their answers, preserved in texts like Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, might surprise you. It's not just about grand pronouncements or...
Today, let's delve into a passage from Chapter 16, focusing on the story of Isaac and Rebecca. The story picks up with Abraham's servant, often identified as Eliezer, returning fro...
Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, for those unfamiliar, is a fascinating early medieval text, a midrash, that weaves together biblical narrative, legend, and ethical teachings. It's a treasu...
It’s more than just a day off. It’s a legacy. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, offers a beautiful parable to explain why. Imagine a person with incredibly...
And if we look into the ancient texts, we find some pretty amazing answers. to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that retells and expands upon biblical narr...
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...
