Midrash HaRabbah in 10 Minutes

Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time · Apr 10, 2026 · 8m

Get ready to meet the granddaddy of all midrashim: Midrash Rabbah! This isn't just one book—it's a whole anthology of rabbinic commentary and storytelling, covering everything from Bereshit (Genesis) to Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs). Imagine rabbis reading the Torah, asking every question your 5-year-old cousin might ask ("Why did God make light before the sun?"), and then answering with wild metaphors, poetic flourishes, and spiritual zingers. One minute you're deep in mystical symbolism, the next you're hearing a parable about a king, his rebellious son, and a very patient shepherd. It's…