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We flip a switch, strike a match, and poof – light. But imagine a world before that. A world of constant daylight... and then, suddenly, darkness. That's where our story begins. Ac...
A reminder of forces far beyond our control. But have you ever wondered, according to Jewish tradition, why they happen? We often look to science for answers, and that's valid. But...
Jewish tradition has something fascinating to say about that very idea. It's a notion that the very foundations, the shoresh – the roots – of absolutely everything were established...
Jewish tradition offers some pretty wild and wonderful cosmologies. And a recurring image? Water. Waters upon waters, in fact. According to some mystical teachings, long ago, prime...
Jewish tradition understands that feeling, and even gives it a name: fiery waves. These aren't just any ordinary ocean waves, mind you. These are the ones, we're told in the Talmud...
We look up and see blue, maybe clouds, but according to ancient Jewish wisdom, it's so much more than that. It’s a carefully maintained separation, a cosmic balancing act between t...
It offers a rather…unique take on the second day of Creation. We all know the story: God creates the rakia, the firmament, on the second day. He separates the waters above from the...
We often think of it as a calm, orderly process, but some stories hint at a bit more… chaos. What if I told you the very waters that give life once rose up in rebellion against God...
The story goes that when God desired to create the world, He turned to Rahab, who was the angel or prince of the sea. God commanded Rahab to "Open your mouth and swallow all the wa...
