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“Cutting Off” For the Sake of Wholeness

“Cutting Off” For the Sake of Wholeness

MidrashPosted on June 4, 2018

The Midrash: (A) “…that soul shall be cut off from the midst of its people” (Exodus 31:14). Why is this…

Shabbat as Experience of Completion

Shabbat as Experience of Completion

MidrashPosted on May 21, 2018

The Midrash: “For whoever does work upon it (Shabbat)” (Exodus 31:14) — provided that one does a complete act of…

Shabbat and Generous Commitment

Shabbat and Generous Commitment

MidrashPosted on April 9, 2018

The Midrash: (A) “Those who profane it (Shabbat) shall be put to death” (Exodus 31:14). Why is this said? Because…

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?…

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