709 passages in Rabbinic Midrash
Individual passages from Midrash Tehillim, shown in source order. Page 11 of 15.
The verse Now, what does that even mean? Rabbi Yitzhak offers a compelling idea: He connects this verse to the mitzvah (commandment) of wearing tefillin (leather phylacteries worn ...
Our tradition is filled with such moments, and one of the most powerful surrounds Jacob's famous dream. We find it in the book of Genesis, where Jacob, fleeing from his brother Esa...
Our ancestors grappled with this too. And Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers some fascinating perspectives on why, and what we...
Why Shabbat (the Sabbath)? What makes it so special? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, digs deep into this very question, particularly in ...
In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, the Sabbath is a powerful, almost tangible force. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) star...
It turns out, that feeling has deep roots in our tradition. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating perspective on this tra...
A collection of insightful interpretations on the Book of Psalms, Adam, the first man, wasn't just plopped down anywhere. After being driven from the Garden of Eden, he settled on ...
The Cave of Machpelah in Hebron is one of those places, a site revered for millennia. But the story of how it became so sacred is even more fascinating than you might imagine. It a...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very conundrum in its commentary on Psalm 92. It begins with a powerful quest...
The ancient Israelites knew that feeling well. And in their distress, they turned to the One above, voicing their pain, their hope, and their unwavering faith. In Midrash Tehillim,...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, uses the image of the palm tree in Psalm 92 to unlock a fascinating perspective on the righteous,...
Within that simple word lies a profound truth, one that connects us to the very essence of faith and the enduring strength of the Jewish people. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of i...
It throws a curveball right from the start, challenging our easy assumptions about divine justice. It all revolves around the phrase "God is just." Sounds straightforward. But the ...
It’s a question worth pondering. Especially when The book of Psalms (93:1) declares, “The Lord reigns, He is clothed with majesty; the Lord is clothed, He has girded Himself with s...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, explores this idea in a truly fascinating way. Rabbi Abbahu offers a parable: Imagine a king conqu...
The ancient rabbis certainly did, and they wove some incredible tales to help us understand it. to one, found in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the B...
We humans have always been drawn to the sea, mesmerized by its vastness and power. But what if it’s not just the crash of waves we're hearing? What if there's a deeper conversation...
Why the Patriarchs Made God's Testimony Trustworthy is the question behind this passage from Midrash Tehillim. The midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) then explores the attr...
(Psalm 94:1) cries out, "God of vengeance, shine forth!" And in Midrash Tehillim, the collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, this verse opens a fascinating door in...
Midrash Tehillim 94, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 94, grapples with this very feeling. It tells us, "For until righteousness returns, judgment will turn back, and after it all ...
It's not always what you might expect. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, and see. The passage begins with a stark ...
You’re not alone. But maybe, just maybe, that feeling can point us toward something truly grand. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings interpreting the Book of Psalm...
He taught that if the Israelites. And by extension, maybe even us, were to observe just one Shabbat (the Sabbath), that day of rest, according to all its intricate laws, redemption...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, illuminates this very idea. Rabbi Yochanan makes a powerful statement: "YHVH is great in Zion. Because o...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Did Moses Serve as a Priest Before Aaron. It’s a fascinating idea, isn’t it? To picture Moses, not just as the lawgiver and prophet, but also performing t...
Rabbi Yaakov, quoting Rabbi Abbahu who in turn quotes Rabbi Acha, says that God proclaims, "Let all nations give thanks to me, and I accept them." He bases this on the verse, "Ever...
Jewish tradition has been wrestling with that very tension for centuries, especially when it comes to serving God. One verse tells us plainly: "Serve the Lord with joy." Simple eno...
" It's a way of connecting with something bigger than ourselves. Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very idea, ...
" This reminds us of (Isaiah 5:16): "And the Lord of hosts will be exalted in justice." The text goes on to say, "If in justice, then the Lord of hosts will be exalted in justice. ...
Who Deserves to Be Appointed as a Priest of God is the question behind this passage from Midrash Tehillim. God, in this retelling, proceeds to disqualify several tribes, each for a...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Rod and Serpent of Tabernacle. A fascinating little nugget from Midrash Tehillim, a homiletical commentary on the Book of Psalms. It deals with truth, fal...
Midrash Tehillim turns to The Poor Man's Prayer That Reaches God First. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) zeroes in on this idea: God doesn't necessarily want sacrific...
It turns out, King David himself might have felt the same way. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, explores the complexities of Psalm ...
The book of Psalms, Tehillim in Hebrew, is full of that raw, vulnerable feeling. And the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Psalms, digs even deeper....
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, grabs us right there. It starts with that very feeling, that fleeting sense of time slipping thro...
Our tradition has a lot to say about that, especially when it comes to prayer and redemption. to a powerful passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the...
A reader can take it all for granted, this amazing vessel that carries us through life. But maybe King David was onto something when he sang, "Bless the Lord, O my soul." That line...
Midrash, the art of interpreting scripture through storytelling, gives us some fascinating ways to ponder that very question. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of mi...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, offers a breathtaking insight into the unknowability of God’s presence. It begins with King David's h...
As we learn from Midrash Tehillim, it’s a question that might be missing the point entirely. The Midrash, a collection of rabbinic teachings interpreting the Book of Psalms, tells ...
Midrash Tehillim turns to How God Renews the Soul Like an Eagle in Flight. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings that illuminate the Book of Psalms, encourages us to...
Take Psalm 103, for example. It’s a song of praise, a declaration of divine forgiveness and goodness. But Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of interpretations on the Book of ...
A simple statement: "Doing righteous deeds is of the Lord." But it’s what follows that truly captivates. Rabbi Yitzhak proclaims that everything is in abundance. Righteous deeds in...
It's an image that's explored beautifully in the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. (Psalm 103:13) says, "As a father has compassion ...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating perspective on this internal struggle, particularly in its commentary on Psal...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, explores that very feeling in Psalm 103. It speaks of remembering God's commandments, and what that real...
Midrash Tehillim turns to What Lies Beyond the Gates of the Highest Heaven. Yes, you read that right. Pride. Rabbi Berachiah, quoting Rabbi Avin, paints a fascinating picture. He i...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Moses and Creation of Haggai. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives into this very question in its discussion of ...
