Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Seder Olam Rabbah 10

Midrash Aggadah Seder Olam Rabbah 10

Chapter 10 “And it came to pass in the fortieth year, in the eleventh month, on the first day of the month, that Moses spake unto the children of Israel, according unto all that th...

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Words of the Wise

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 10:1

It's not just a collection of stories and secrets; it's a whole different way of understanding reality. And in his preface to the Zohar, Baal HaSulam gives us a key to unlock that ...

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Words from Above and the Throne

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 10:1

And while the Torah itself seems to discourage the idea, hinting at the impossibility of seeing God and living, the mystical tradition, particularly the Heikhalot literature, dares...

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Words from Above and Mercy

Other Texts Sefer HaKanah 45:5

We often think of God as a unified force, but some Jewish mystical texts paint a picture of inner dialogues, even disagreements, between God's attributes. Let’s peek into one such ...

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Words from Above and Couplings

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 138:1

to one, shall we? This idea, found in the Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 138, speaks of "Couplings." Now, before your mind goes elsewhere, these aren't just any couplings. We’re talking a...

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Kingdom of Rabbi Shimon and Edom

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:89

It's more than just a record of ancient royalty, I promise. It's a glimpse into the very structure of the cosmos, at least according to the Idra Zuta, a profound and mystical secti...

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Kingdom of Solomon and Ammon

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:141

And not just any king, but King Solomon himself. In our continuing saga, we find Solomon not exactly sitting pretty. He's been dethroned, remember? The demon Asmodeus, in a classic...

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Gog and the Patriarchs

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 8:6

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 ...

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Prophecy of Moab

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 60:2

The ancient rabbis grappled with this too. They felt it on a national level, in their relationship with God. And they didn't shy away from the tough questions. They wrestled with t...

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