Tag Archives: midrash

Blogging the Torah: Parashat Ki Tavo, Give Us Your First Fruits, and Second, and Third….

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

When Israel stood to receive the Torah, the Holy One said to them, “I am giving you My Torah. Bring Me good guarantors that you will guard it.” First the people said, “Our patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are our … Continue reading →

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LET THE MIDRASH BE OUR GUIDE!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

Why do we do this? The midrash says… I have often heard these lines and even said them myself.  We use the body of literature known as the midrash to interpret the Torah, the law, and our rituals so that … Continue reading →

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