7,771 related texts · Page 142 of 864
And 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, te...
They're…complicated, to say the least. : Cain and Abel, Ishmael and Isaac, Esau and Jacob, Joseph and his brothers. Talk about a mixed bag! So, when the Song of Songs (8:1) says, "...
According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating and imaginative work of Jewish literature, the angels created on the second day of creation are quite the versatile bunch. When t...
We know the story. Jealousy, anger, the first murder. But the Bible itself is remarkably silent on the details. That's where the rich tapestry of Jewish tradition steps in, filling...
Let's delve into a passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, specifically chapter 29, that sheds light on some of the attitudes and practices surrounding conversion and circumcision. Ra...
Take lentils, for example. They might seem like just another legume, but in Jewish tradition, they carry a heavy weight of sorrow and mourning. Why is that? Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer,...
But sometimes, a closer look, a deeper dive into the commentaries, can reveal nuances we might otherwise miss. Today, let’s crack open the Sifrei Devarim, a fascinating collection ...
Ever hear of the Maccabees and think, "Yeah, Hanukkah, I got it?" Well, there's more to the story than just latkes and dreidels. : how did word of the Maccabees' exploits spread so...
The Midrash, that treasure trove of Jewish storytelling and interpretation, loves to dig into these little details. And guess what? Philo of Alexandria, that fascinating Jewish phi...
