This week I wanted to share 2 midrashim: The Midrash teaches the halacha: A parent can carry their child on Shabbos even though their child is carrying muktzah. We learn this from Hashem, who “carried” us, his children, in the midbar even though we were holding on to Avodah Zarah. We can learn from [...]

The Midrash notes that Hashem does not “need” or “benefit” from the light provided from the the Menorah. Rather, Hashem commands us to do the Avodah of the Menorah for our benefit. Likewise, later in this week’s Midrash, Rabi Abba HaKohen Bar Papa relates that his practice was to avoid passing crowds and groups [...]

In discussing the choreographed encampments and movements of Bnei Yisroel and the Midbar, which were determined by the position and movement of the Aron, the Midrash discusses the movement of the Aron in the times of Dovid HaMelech, when the Aron was lost in battle to the Pelishtim and then later returned. Before moving [...]

Not much commentary necessary here, just straight Midrash, a little harsh but important for every parent and mechanech to think about. Some issues kids are born with, and some they cause to themselves, but how many are our fault? Do we No when its easier to say yes and give in? Do we fall for [...]

The contrast between Parshas Tetzaveh, where we learn about the Mitzvos regarding the garments of the Kohanim, and what many (unfortunately) do on Purim is striking. The fact that the Torah gives specific instructions on dress in the holiest place in the world tells us that the way we dress is an avodah. The clothes [...]