16. The Wisdom of “Was”

Update: 2021-10-03

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Bereishit Rabbah 30:8 Noah was perfect in his generation. What's the most interesting word in this sentence? Well, this midrash opts for "was", leading us to surprising wisdom.

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26. Assorted Ideas on Death and the Afterlife

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25. Expanding ‘Approach’

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24. Decoding Pharaoh’s Dream

2021-12-0914:16

23. Joseph’s Coat (feat. Rabbi Laura Rumpf)

2021-11-2523:10

22. Jacob Prays

2021-11-1811:26

21. Place and Prayer (feat. Rabbi Laura Rumpf)

2021-11-0814:38

20. A Fair Enough Reward

2021-11-0311:21

19. One Who Pursues Righteousness

2021-10-2610:52

18. Sitting Under the Shekhinah

2021-10-1709:56

17. Fame and Fortune

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16. The Wisdom of “Was”

2021-10-0317:14

15. Genesis in Every Generation (Bereishit Rabbah 2:3)

2021-09-2512:35

14. The Merit of Meager Offerings

2019-03-1412:51

13. Introduction to Vayikra Rabbah

2019-02-2614:37

12. Jacob: The End Draws Close

2018-12-1808:14

11. Judah and Joseph: The Meaning of Approach

2018-12-1308:47

10. Joseph and His Brothers: Sparking the Holy Spirit

2018-12-1108:45

09. Joseph and the Cupbearer: Memory and Hope

2018-12-04--:--

08. Jacob and Job: Seeking Wholeness

2018-11-22--:--

07. Jacob and Naomi: People Over Place

2018-11-16--:--

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16. The Wisdom of “Was”

Rabbi Jay LeVine

16. The Wisdom of “Was”