In which a popular midrash about the splitting of the sea says the exact opposite of how it’s usually cited.
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In which we discuss the unsung and forgotten heroes of the Exodus: The Elders of the Jewish people.
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Two biblical heroes try to outsmart God. It’s not good for either, but it’s much worse for one of them.
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Being a biblical hero doesn’t always translate to being a good parent.
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We discuss why Jacob didn’t want to be buried in Egypt and why it is so important for many Jews to be buried in Israel.
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This week’s midrash considers when we’re supposed to be suspicious of others for our own protection and when it’s proper to give the benefit of the doubt.
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This week’s midrash discusses some different perspectives on the significance of dreams and their interpretations.
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An ambiguous pronoun in Genesis 37:35 leads to a discussion about how we might share in someone else’s grief
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This week’s midrash explores if experiencing fear means one lacks faith and if it’s possible to have too much faith in the face of danger.
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This week’s midrash explores the possibility of conflict being essential to speiritual growth.
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