Genesis 22, where Abraham nearly sacrifices Isaac, has perplexed people for thousands of years. This midrash, though, looks at a different set of problems. Read more: https://moremidrash.com/abraham-isaac-and-god-promises-and-partings/

How old was Shem? How did Abraham feel about him? What can we learn from their relationship?

How old was Shem? How did Abraham feel about him? What can we learn from their relationship? Read more: https://moremidrash.com/shem-and-abraham-between-fear-and-friendship/

After the Flood, Noah gains the title, "Man of the Earth." How come? What might it mean?

After the Flood, Noah gains the title, “Man of the Earth.” How come? What might it mean? Read more: https://moremidrash.com/noah-man-of-the-earth/

The first midrash of the season peeks into the dynamics behind why Cain killed Abel.

Bereishit Rabbah 22:7. In Season 1 of More Midrash, Rabbi Jay Asher LeVine explores the midrashic collection on the book of Genesis, Bereishit Rabbah. The first midrash of the season peeks into the dynamics behind why Cain killed Abel.