709 passages in Rabbinic Midrash
Individual passages from Midrash Tehillim, shown in source order. Page 2 of 15.
It’s a very human feeling. And it's a feeling that our Sages grappled with too. This idea is beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in relation to the verse, "You h...
It’s almost as if our souls crave that sense of resolution, that promise of a better future. It turns out, this isn't just a modern storytelling trope. It's deeply embedded in Jewi...
It turns out, that instinct might be deeply woven into the fabric of our tradition. Because according to Midrash Tehillim, that feeling is intrinsically linked to music. Specifical...
The ancient rabbis certainly thought so. And they found echoes of this idea even in the seemingly simple words of the Psalms. Specifically, in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rab...
Is there a reason? Is there a divine purpose behind it? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very issue, drawing on...
David, millennia later, giving voice to the unspoken gratitude of humanity's dawn. Rabbi Samuel, whose teaching is recorded in the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), ident...
Ever find yourself reading the Psalms and wondering, "What's really going on here?" We do too! to a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a glimpse into this very question, particularly in its fifth section. It begins with a powe...
The midrash (interpretive storytelling) starts by painting a picture of "fools." These aren't just silly people; they're those whose hearts are filled with folly. They bring lament...
The Book of Psalms certainly does. And the Midrash, the ancient rabbinic commentaries, dives deep into these very questions. Midrash Tehillim 5, a fascinating exploration of wicked...
Within those stories, like hidden sparks, are glimmers of hope, resilience, and profound faith. Take the story from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations and expansions...
Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful contrast to this feeling. It tells us that while worldly gifts can be lost, the...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Solomon and Daniel Plead for God's Mercy. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) asks, what’s so special about the eighth day? One answer it offer...
The ancient sages understood that feeling intimately. And they found a way to express it, a way to connect with the pain of a nation. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretati...
King David knew that feeling. And he put it into words that still resonate with us today. (Psalm 31:15). "And my soul is greatly troubled (and you incline your ear), and you, Lord,...
Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, paints a vivid picture. It’s not just fire and brimstone, or harps and fluffy clouds. It's about p...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very idea. Specifically, Midrash Tehillim 6, drawing inspiration from the phras...
That feeling, that raw emotion, is at the heart of a powerful story preserved in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. It's a story about faith, ...
The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores Psalm 7, which begins "A shigayyon of David." Now, a shigayyon is often understood as...
Midrash Tehillim turns to Why Saul and David Were Both Deeply Flawed. We find these words in (1 (Samuel 26:1)0): "As the Lord lives, the Lord shall strike him." And so it was. "Eit...
The Psalms, those ancient songs of King David, knew all about that feeling. And the Rabbis, centuries later, unpacked those feelings in their own special way, through midrash (rabb...
The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of Rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, grapples with just that, using Psalm 7 as a springboard to explore themes of guilt, respect, and ...
The story, as told in Midrash Tehillim, is truly terrifying. Moses, up on Mount Sinai, receiving the Torah. A moment of ultimate revelation. And down below? The Israelites, succumb...
Even King David, the sweet singer of Israel, knew what that felt like. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, delves deep into David's st...
In Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, we find this very sentiment expressed, almost like a prayer: "May the wickedness of the wicked...
The ancient rabbis felt it too, especially after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE. They saw the world changing, and not for the better. Midrash Tehillim, a collection ...
An ancient collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, it starts with the very vessel prepared for death itself. One interpretation in Midrash Tehillim 7, dives into th...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, explores this very idea. It begins with the image of a pit being dug. "A pit is dug and is excavated. All t...
It's a nuanced dance of fate, faith, and free will. And a passage in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, sheds fascinating light on it...
Isn't it fascinating how language can be so fluid, so open to interpretation? The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) starts with a rather stark statement: "Speak differentl...
The ancient collection of rabbinic teachings called Midrash Tehillim uses a powerful analogy to describe exactly that feeling – and it centers on the life of King David. Someone is...
David, King of Israel, certainly did. And he turned to the most powerful tool he knew: confession. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, de...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very issue. It starts with a reminder from King Solomon: "He who guards his mouth a...
In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, the text wrestles with this very idea, using the term "Cushite" as a lens to understand beauty,...
Our sages explored this very feeling, using the image of the harvest and the vintage to understand the delicate timing of redemption. It's all there in Midrash Tehillim, a collecti...
The familiar picture has them as these serene, obedient beings, but some ancient texts paint a different picture. A picture where angels actually… argue with God. That's exactly wh...
Midrash Tehillim 8, a commentary on the Book of Psalms, explores the very heart of that moment, revealing a surprising twist about who actually guaranteed the Torah's acceptance by...
That feeling, that confrontation with the vastness of creation, is something Jewish tradition wrestles with too. How do we, tiny humans, fit into this grand cosmic tapestry? Midras...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating glimpse into this very idea, particularly in its eighth section. Our journey ...
(Ecclesiastes 3:11) tells us, "He has made everything beautiful in its time." But what about death? Where's the beauty in that? Rabbi Berechiah, in the name of Rabbi Jonathan, offe...
Why we don't have all the answers, especially when it comes to the big questions like, "What's the ultimate reward for doing good?" Midrash Tehillim 9, a beautiful exploration with...
This particular midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), or interpretive commentary, grapples with a powerful phrase: "death of the son." But what does it truly mean? It’s not a...
Jewish tradition has a name for these dueling forces: the yetzer hatov (the good inclination) and the yetzer hara – the inclination to good and the inclination to evil. Midrash Teh...
It’s in his words, preserved in the Book of Psalms, that readers often find solace and, perhaps surprisingly, a roadmap through those very times.Specifically, My enemies will retre...
What then? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful glimpse into this very idea. It puts words in the mouths of the peop...
" This verse, seemingly simple, becomes a springboard for a deep dive into themes of good and evil, destiny, and the very nature of creation. The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive com...
The ancient rabbis certainly did. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very idea. (Psalm 9:6), "The enemy's sword...
The story of Amalek is one such echo. Amalek, that ancient nemesis of the Israelites, wasn't just a tribe; they represented something far more sinister: the embodiment of unprovoke...
