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Rashbam: Selling Stories (Kedoshim)

Rashbam: Selling Stories (Kedoshim)

RashbamPosted on May 10, 2019

Rashi and Rashbam have different metaphors to descripe someone who gossips. One is about getting info, the other about distributing it.

Rashbam: The Strength of Story (Chayei Sarah)

Rashbam: The Strength of Story (Chayei Sarah)

RashbamPosted on October 31, 2018

Genesis 24 tells the story of how Rebecca met Isaac. It begins, sadly, with the death of Sarah, Isaac’s mother….

D’var Torah Vayakhel: Gather Around for the Story of Peace

D’var Torah Vayakhel: Gather Around for the Story of Peace

Parshat HaShavuaPosted on March 9, 2018

Parshat Vayak’hel details the construction of the tabernacle. In order to accomplish a complex project like building God’s home on…

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…

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