709 passages in Rabbinic Midrash
Individual passages from Midrash Tehillim, shown in source order. Page 15 of 15.
The familiar story is this: from Exodus – how Moses stretched out his hand, and the waters parted, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. But did you know ju...
Ever hear a story so wild, so larger-than-life, that you just have to lean in and ask, "Wait, really?" Well, buckle up, because We're exploring a passage from Midrash Tehillim, spe...
Our story today comes from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. It's a look at Psalm 137, which starts with the heartbreaking words: "By the riv...
The book of Psalms, Tehillim in Hebrew, is often seen as a direct line to the divine, a collection of heartfelt expressions. But what happens when even those expressions are stifle...
The ancient rabbis certainly did. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, we find a powerful example of just that. It's a passage drippin...
Psalm 139, a heartfelt song of David, begins with the powerful declaration: "O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me." But what does it really mean to be known by God? Is it co...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers a profound and intimate look at this idea in its commentary on Psalm 139. This psalm, tradi...
He wasn’t necessarily comfortable with it. Psalm 139 is a powerful meditation on God’s omnipresence and omniscience. And Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations ...
Specifically, What does that even mean? The rabbis of old grappled with this, and their interpretations reveal fascinating insights into our dual nature, our purpose, and even the ...
The midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) asks us to consider something profound: that the creation we see around us, this world in all its complexity, isn't just a one-time e...
Midrash Tehillim turns to David Begs Deliverance from Violent and Deceitful Men. The Psalm begins with a plea: "A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me...
King David knew that feeling, and he gave voice to it in the Psalms. Psalm 141, to be exact. It begins, "I call upon you, O Lord; make haste to me; give ear to my voice when I call...
This particular midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) explores a moment in David's life, a moment of intense vulnerability. David, the future king of Israel, is on the run fro...
Psalm 142 opens with just that kind of repetition: "I cry out to the Lord; I plead with the Lord for mercy." (Psalm 142:1). It's right there in the Hebrew, a doubling down: "my voi...
Well, you're not alone. The ancient rabbis pondered this very feeling, this need to unburden ourselves before the Divine. And they found echoes of it in the Psalms, specifically in...
King David knew that feeling. Intimately. Psalm 142, a cry from the depths, gives us a glimpse into that loneliness. But it's more than just a lament; it’s a profound statement of ...
It plunges us into a moment of intense crisis in the life of David, the shepherd-king. The scene: a dark, claustrophobic cave. David is inside, cornered. Outside, waiting with ill ...
Psalm 143, a heartfelt plea from David, grapples with exactly that. "Lord, hear my prayer, listen to my plea..." The questions bubble up: Who among us can truly claim innocence? So...
The Psalmist certainly did. "For the enemy pursues my soul.." That's the opening line It's a raw, vulnerable cry. But what does it mean for us, here and now? The Midrash (rabbinic ...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Goliath and the Angels. The verse we’re exploring is “To David, blessed be the Lord my rock” (Psalm 144). It sounds like a straightforward declaration of ...
This midrash, a kind of interpretive commentary, opens by linking David's words in Psalm 145 – "I will exalt you, my God the King" – to the prophet Isaiah's similar declaration in ...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very question in its exploration of Psalm 146. The verse "Hallelujah, my soul, ...
Midrash, the ancient Jewish art of interpreting scripture, is full of stories that reveal deeper truths about life, death, and everything in between. And Midrash Tehillim, a collec...
They found solace and hope in unexpected places, like Psalm 146. Midrash Tehillim, the classical commentary on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into its verses, unearthing profound t...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, uses Psalm 146 to explore this very idea. It begins with the powerful statement: "The Lord opens t...
It all comes down to this idea: God loves the stranger. Why? What's so special about the stranger? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offer...
Midrash Tehillim turns to God Rebuilds Jerusalem and Gathers the Scattered. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) then quotes Isaiah: "How beautiful on the mountains are t...
It turns out, that feeling is deeply intertwined with our understanding of God's reign and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. how praise, singing, and the very act of rebuilding are inte...
Jewish tradition, in its beautiful complexity, actually has something to say about that feeling – about being an outcast, and even more surprisingly, about the possibility of retur...
Jewish tradition recognizes this feeling – the ache of exile, the pain of loss – and offers a powerful promise of healing and return. One particularly beautiful passage in Midrash ...
As we find in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, the answer is a dazzling, multi-layered chorus. Psalm 148 begins with a resounding call: "Hal...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Isaiah's Song. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) makes a fascinating point using the analogy of a kingdom. Who praises the king first? It's t...
It’s an idea that pulses with life throughout Jewish tradition, a concept that goes far beyond just melody. to Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 149, and see what it ...
The mystics did, and they connected it directly to the Divine. how do we respond to new beginnings? With joy, with song, with dance! And according to the Midrash Tehillim, a collec...
Midrash Tehillim turns to The Primordial Light God Reserved for the Righteous. Well, according to the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), King David points out that everyth...
One fascinating interpretation found in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 149. The verse in question speaks of "taki...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very question in its discussion of Psalm 150. It’s a powerful, almost apocalyptic ...
