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Timely Midrash: Wisdom for Today

by Rabbi Menachem Drelich

Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast.🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories.🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind.⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding.📖 Text-Based Learning: Dive into authentic, text-based study for a meaningful exploration of Midrash Rabbah.🧩 Modular Learning: Whether you’re new to Midrash or an advanced learner, our flexible approach lets you choose topics that align with your interests and level.🗓️ Aligned with Holidays & Seasons: Episodes are released in sync with key Jewish holidays and your daily study schedule, providing timely wisdom when it’s most relevant.📬 Feedback: We’d love to hear from you! For questions, comments,

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  1. Ep. 07 | 🤔 Matriarch Rachel and the lost tribes of Israel [Genesis Rabbah]

    Rachel, after years of barrenness, gave birth to Joseph, saying, "God has taken away my disgrace." His birth was a joyous turning point in her life. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to stay updated on our latest podcasts!...

  2. Ep.31 [Sukkos] 🌴 🍋 Jewish Nation Unity [Leviticus Rabbah]

  3. Ep.31 [Ethics]⚔️The Deadly Power of Words:A Midrash Tragedy[Leviticus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Emor 📚 Sources: Leviticus Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  4. [Ethics]🌱Legacy of Generosity:Planting Seeds for Future Generations[Leviticus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Kedosheim 📚 Sources: Click Here for Source sheet 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  5. Ep 30. [Theology] 🪦Challenging Vicarious Atonement [Leviticus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Aharei Mos 📚 Sources: Click Here for Source sheet 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  6. Ep. 28 | [Ethics] 🧪 Elixir of Life [Leviticus Rabbah]

    [Ethics] 🧪 Elixir of Life [Leviticus Rabbah] 🗓️ Parsha: Metzora 👥 Personalities: R' Yanni 📚 Sources: Click Here for Source sheet 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  7. Ep.28 | [Ethics] 📈 Effective Approach To Productive Study [Leviticus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Metzora 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  8. Ep.26 | [Philosophy] 🔄 Can God Regret? [Midrash Tanchuma]

    🗓️ Parsha: 26 Shmini 👥 Personalities: 📚 Sources: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/497538 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  9. Ep. 25 | [Ethics] ⚖️ Civility or Torah Study? [Leviticus Rabbah]

    ⚖️ Civility or Torah Study? 🗓️ Parsha: Ep.25 | Tzav 📚 Sources: Leviticus Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  10. Ep.24 | [Ethics] 🌍 The Weight of Collective Responsibility [Leviticus Rabbah]

    [Ethics] 🌍 The Weight of Collective Responsibility 🗓️ Parsha: Ep.24 | VaYikra 📚 Sources: Leviticus Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  11. Ep. 21 | [Ethics]👩‍👧 Adoption: Who is your real father? [Exodus Rabbah]

    Ep. 21 | Ki Sisa: Who is your real father? Explore a surprising answer from the Midrash in this episode. 🗓️ Parsha: 21 | Ki Sisa 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or...

  12. Ep.19 | [Ethics] 🌱 Caring For The Enviorment - Lesson from Mishkan [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 19 | Terumah 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  13. Ep.18 | [Ethics] ❤️ Scholarly vs Pious? [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 18 | Mishaptiem 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  14. Ep.17 | [Philosophy] ⚡ Multiple Powers In Heaven? [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 17 | Yisro 👥 Personalities: 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  15. Ep.15 | [Philosophy] ⚖️ Hardening Of Pharaoh's Heart Vs. Free Will [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 15 | Bo 👥 Personalities: Yoḥanan bar Nafḥa Shimon ben Lakish 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  16. Ep. 14 | 🔎 R'Akiva, R'Eleazar And Haggadah Exposition [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Ep.14 | Va'era 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  17. Ep.13 | [Ethics] 🌂 Corerpal Punishment | Spare the Rod? [Exodus Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: Ep.13 | Shemot 📚 Sources: Shemot Rabbah 1:1 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  18. Ep.12 | [Philosophy] 🪦 The Final Journey - Unpacking Posthumous Aliyah [Midrash Tanchuma]

    🗓️ Parsha: 12 | Vayechi 👥 Personalities: 📚 Sources: Midrash Tanchuma 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  19. Ep.10 | [Stories] Shimon b. Shetach | 👑 Hasmonean Court Challenge [Genesis Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 12 | Mikietz (Genesis Rabbah 91:3) 👥 Personalities: 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  20. Ep.08 | [Philosophy] Matrona & Rabbi Yose | What Does God Do Daily? [Midrash Tanchuma]

    🗓️ Parsha: 08 | Vayishlach 👥 Personalities: Rabbi Yose Matrona 📚 Sources: Vayishlach 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  21. Ep.06 | 🕵️ Was Isaac The First Jewish Conspiracy? [Midrash Tanchuma]

    🗓️ Parsha: 06 | Toldos 👥 Personalities: 📚 Sources: Midrash Tanchuma 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  22. Ep.04| 🔐 Decrypting the Torah - The Oral Tradition [Midrash Tanchuma]

    🗓️ Parsha: 04 | Vayeira 📚 Sources: Midrash Tanchuma 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  23. Ep.03 | 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Exploring God's Need for Humanity | Two Approaches [Genesis Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 03 | Lech Lecha (Genesis Rabbah 44, Eicha Rabbah 81) 👥 Personalities: 📚 Sources: Shelah HaKaddosh: (HERE) 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries.

  24. Ep.02 | [Genesis 6_14] ⚓ Ancient Wisdom of Ship Building | #SSGreatBritain [Genesis Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 02| Noach (Genesis Rabbah 31:10) 👥 Personalities: Bar Chatay 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your insights or inquiries

  25. Ep. 01.2 | [Genesis 1:27] ♂ ♀They Them Pronouns [Genesis Rabbah]

    ⚠️ I regret to not mention that the Midrash reads the verse (Genesis 5:2) that when the verse says Hashem created "THEM" it referring to Adam, hence he had the pronouns "Them" 🗓️ Parsha: 01 | Bereshis (Genesis Rabbah 8:1) 👥 Personalities: Jeremiah b. Eleazar contemporary of Simeon b. Gamaliel…

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  26. Ep.01 | 🌌 Rabbi Abbahu and the Multiverse [Genesis Rabbah]

    🗓️ Parsha: 01 | Bereishit (Genesis Rabbah.9.2) 👥 Personalities: Rabbi Abahu lived from about 279 to 320 CE and is counted a member of the third generation of Amoraim. 📬 Feedback: Have questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with your...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the Midrash Rabbah Podcast.🔍 Curated Segments: Carefully selected portions from the Midrash cater to a diverse audience, offering compelling content for anyone interested in Jewish ethics, philosophy, polemics, and stories.🎙️ Optimized for Podcast Listening: Each episode is thoughtfully crafted for an engaging and immersive listening experience, designed with you in mind.⌛ Concise Lessons: Enjoy quick, crystal-clear insights that inspire and deepen your understanding.📖 Text-Based Learning: Dive into authentic, text-based study for a meaningful exploration of Midrash Rabbah.🧩 Modular Learning: Whether you’re new to Midrash or an advanced learner, our flexible approach lets you choose topics that align with your interests and level.🗓️ Aligned with Holidays & Seasons: Episodes are released in sync with key Jewish holidays and your daily study schedule, providing timely wisdom when it’s most relevant.📬 Feedback: We’d love to hear from you! For questions, comments,

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Rabbi Menachem Drelich

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