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Rabbi Ishmael’s Torah on Saving a Life

Rabbi Ishmael’s Torah on Saving a Life

MidrashPosted on August 15, 2017

Three rabbis and two students are walking along the path, and a question arises: What is the scriptural basis for…

The Story of Pikuach Nefesh Begins

The Story of Pikuach Nefesh Begins

MidrashPosted on August 9, 2017

After a Tisha b’Av tangent, I’m back to examining midrashim on Shabbat, from the collection Mekhilta (3rd century CE). You…

Shabbat and Shevut: Who Knew Rest Was So Complicated

Shabbat and Shevut: Who Knew Rest Was So Complicated

MidrashPosted on July 25, 2017

Mekhilta, Tractate Shabbat, on Exodus 31:13 “But My Sabbaths shall you keep” (Exodus 31:13). What is the intent of this?…

Hitlamdut: How to Never Stop Learning

Hitlamdut: How to Never Stop Learning

MidrashPosted on July 18, 2017

I’ve always been a natural book-learner. I loved books so much as a kid that grounding me wasn’t really punishment…

Writing With Midrash: Entering Shabbat Through Mekhilta

Writing With Midrash: Entering Shabbat Through Mekhilta

MidrashPosted on July 13, 2017

I am at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, attending a spiritual writing retreat. Although it is beautiful summery green outside,…

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