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We often grapple with the existence of suffering in a world supposedly created by a benevolent God. Jewish tradition certainly doesn’t shy away from this question. In fact, there's...
The Torah tells us, "Because on it He rested from all His labor" (Genesis 2:3). But what does that really mean? Rabbi Pinḥas, quoting Rabbi Hoshaya in Bereshit Rabbah 11, offers a ...
There's a fascinating discussion in Bereshit Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, that tackles this very question. It all starts with the verse ...
It's more than just a question for farmers and meteorologists. Our sages explored this very idea, diving deep into the practical and even the mystical implications of rainfall. The...
And it turns out, the answer isn't so simple. Our sages debated this very point, delving into the nuances of the first rain of the season versus the last. Rabbi Yosei, quoting Rabb...
The ancient rabbis certainly did! And they wrestled with these questions in fascinating, sometimes mind-bending ways. One such exploration comes from Bereshit Rabbah 14, a section ...
The Torah tells us he was "righteous in his generation" (Genesis 6:9). But what does that really mean? Bereshit Rabbah, a classic collection of rabbinic interpretations of Genesis,...
Bereshit Rabbah, a classic compilation of Rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Genesis, offers a stunningly beautiful image to explain Abraham’s rise to greatness. It all starts...
Ever catch a whiff of sulfur and feel a little... uneasy? There's a reason for that, according to ancient Jewish wisdom. It all circles back to the idea of divine justice and the c...
