709 passages in Rabbinic Midrash
Individual passages from Midrash Tehillim, shown in source order. Page 14 of 15.
King David did. And his feelings echo across the millennia to us. (Psalm 119:19) says, "I am a stranger in the land; do not hide your commandments from me." It’s a powerful line, f...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Isaiah — Jacob at the Dawn of Creation. What does that longing really mean? The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) paints a vivid picture. Imagine...
It’s something the ancient rabbis wrestled with too, finding a powerful echo of it in the words of King David in the Tehillim, the Book of Psalms. Specifically, we find this reflec...
" But what does that even mean, "Direct me?" David isn't just asking for a map, is he? According to this Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), David is essentially saying, "G...
The great King David felt that way too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, we find a beautiful exploration of Psalm 119. It's all about ...
The sages of the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, knew that feeling well. In their exploration of Psalm 119, they confront this very human e...
That feeling of hope against the odds… it’s a deeply human experience, one that echoes through the ages, and it’s at the heart of this passage from Midrash Tehillim 119. Midrash Te...
The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations of the Book of Psalms, explores just that feeling, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 119. '" (Ps...
One that echoes even in the ancient words of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms. Specifically, The verse This isn't just a passive acknow...
King David certainly did. And in the beautiful words of Psalm 119, he gave voice to that feeling. "Your hands have made me and fashioned me." But what does that really mean? Midras...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a surprising answer. It all boils down to leadership – specifically, a leader’s commitment to Tor...
King David knew that feeling intimately. And it's in his struggles, laid bare in the Book of Psalms, that readers often find solace and a path forward. This isn't just about blind ...
The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores this very question as it unpacks Psalm 119. It focuses on the verse, "Let the wicked be ashame...
It’s a very human feeling, and it’s something the ancient rabbis wrestled with too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, we find a p...
Midrash Tehillim turns to What Holds the Universe Together According to the Sages. Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, grapples wit...
The ancient Israelites felt that way too. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, we find a powerful message about how they found sola...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very concept, using Psalm 119 as its springboard. It asks, what does it truly mean ...
We all do sometimes. But what if you had a light to guide you? That’s the image at the heart of Midrash Tehillim’s take on (Psalm 119:105): "A candle to my feet is Your word, a lig...
It explores this very question, revealing a perspective that might surprise you. Our passage begins with a strong statement: "I hate branches." Now, what on earth does that mean? W...
That feeling resonates deeply within Jewish tradition, particularly in our prayers and meditations on justice, righteousness, and redemption. to a fascinating exploration of Psalm ...
We've all been there. But what if I told you that neglecting Torah study could actually be… well, a missed opportunity of cosmic proportions? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homi...
It wasn't just about getting a list of rules. According to Midrash Tehillim, it was a moment when the very voice of God became audible to humankind, a unique event in all of creati...
"Turn to me and be gracious to me," says the Psalmist (Psalm 119:132). What's that about? Well, the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) connects this plea directly to (Levit...
The verse "You are righteous, O Lord, and Your judgments are upright" echoes throughout Jewish thought. The wisdom of King Solomon, in (Proverbs 8:8-9), tells us, "In righteousness...
King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, our collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, opens up Psalm 119 and illuminates David’s struggles, particularly his...
The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) kicks off by referencing (1 Samuel 7:3), where Samuel urges the Israelites to return to God with all their hearts. He tells them to d...
That feeling of a long, hard journey – that's exactly what's captured in the Psalm of Ascents. But it's not just about the struggle; it's about the song that rises with each step. ...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very idea, specifically in its commentary on Psalm 120. It all begins with a plea: ...
They wrestled with those feelings in their writings, seeking solace and understanding. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, sp...
It’s a very human feeling, and it’s one that resonates powerfully in a story told in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms. Psalm 122, "A...
Psalm 124, a song from the collection known as Shir Hama'alot, the Songs of Ascent, dives deep into that feeling. It's raw, visceral, and speaks directly to the heart of anyone who...
That feeling is at the heart of Psalm 124, a song of ascent traditionally sung by pilgrims on their way to the Temple in Jerusalem. But there's so much more to it than just a simpl...
The rabbis don't stop there. They confront the harsh realities of life, especially the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Rav says that after the Temple's destruction, a decre...
That feeling, that sense of disorientation and wonder, is at the heart of a powerful story about Rabbi Yochanan and Honi the Circle Drawer. The story begins with a verse from Psalm...
The book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 126, verse 2, says, "Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing." Beautiful, isn't it? But what does it really mean...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores this idea beautifully in its discussion of Psalm 126, "The Lord has returned our captivity." It's ...
What does that even mean? The Midrash, a collection of rabbinic teachings that interpret the Bible, uses stories to unpack these verses. And this particular Midrash offers a fascin...
Midrash Tehillim, in its exploration of Psalm 128 – "Praiseworthy is the one who fears the Lord" – throws us a curveball. Rabbi Chayya bar Abba, quoting Ulla, makes a startling cla...
Psalm 129 gets it. "Many times from my youth they have oppressed me," it cries out. But then, a glimmer of hope: "Yet they have not prevailed against me." It's a powerful image, th...
Because a fascinating teaching from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, that might just flip your perspective on prayer upside down. P...
Our tradition grapples with this very question, especially when considering the immense gifts God has bestowed upon us. Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 1...
Psalm 133 captures that perfectly, and the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, beautifully unpacks its meaning. The psalm itself begins, ...
Our tradition teaches that even then, sacred work continues. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, illuminates Psalm 134, "A Song of Ascents: Beh...
Midrash Tehillim turns to What Clouds Teach Us About Divine Inspiration. The passage begins with a debate, a hallmark of rabbinic literature. It's a friendly disagreement between t...
Midrash Tehillim turns to The Almighty Studies Torah. Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi, a prominent figure in the Talmud, offers a striking image. He says, give thanks to the One who collec...
The ancient collection of teachings known as Midrash Tehillim (a commentary on the Book of Psalms) grapples with this very question. Psalm 136 praises God, saying, "To the One who ...
The ancient Rabbis grappled with these very questions, and their answers, found within the Midrash Tehillim (a collection of homiletical interpretations on the Book of Psalms), are...
The familiar story is this: God, in his awesome power, struck down the firstborn of Egypt as the final, devastating blow to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage....
