And Let Him Not Come to the Holy Place at All Times
38) After the death of Aaron’s sons, Moses asked the Creator for Hesed [grace/mercy]. Moses said, “If the people in the world […]
The Zohar
All the Streams Go to the Sea
30) “All the streams go to the sea, yet the sea is not full.” Rabbi Shimon said, “I wonder about
Nadav and Avihu
19) Both sons of Aaron offered foreign fire, meaning they did not properly unify His name and were burnt in
Jacob Who Redeemed Abraham
12) “Therefore thus says the Lord to the house of Jacob, who redeemed Abraham.” Should it not have written, “Therefore
After the Death of the Two Sons of Aaron – 1
1) It is written, “And the Lord spoke to Moses after the death of the two sons of Aaron …
Two Fawns of a Doe
61. Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Yosi were walking from Usha to Lod. Rabbi Yosi said to Rabbi Elazar, “Perhaps you
The First One Came Out Red
55. It is written about Esau, “The first one came out red.” “The first one came out”; he is called
Jacob Went on His Way
52. “Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.” “Jacob went on his way,” going toward
There Are Two Spirits
45. It is written about Joseph, “They tortured his feet with shackles, placed his soul in iron until the time
