1,214 related texts · Page 5 of 135
Rabbi Simai begins with a seemingly simple observation: "My taking shall drip as the rain." It’s a phrase ripe with symbolism, and Rabbi Simai uses it to explore the relationship b...
Jewish mystical tradition, specifically the Kabbalah, offers a mind-bending map of sorts, attempting to describe the indescribable. And sometimes, it does this using… well, let’s j...
Jewish mystical tradition, specifically the teachings found in Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah (which translates roughly to "95 Openings of Wisdom"), delves into this very concept. It expl...
We all know the basic tale: a great flood, a boat full of animals, and a rainbow promising a new beginning. But Jewish mystical tradition often finds deeper layers, hidden codes, a...
We often hear about the manna, that miraculous food from heaven, but the stories surrounding its arrival are just as fascinating as the food itself! Imagine this: you’re stranded i...
The Israelites certainly did, wandering in the desert after the Exodus. They had manna, that miraculous bread from heaven, but they yearned for meat. They grumbled, they complained...
Remember the manna, that miraculous bread from heaven? God instructed the Israelites to gather only what they needed for each day, except on Friday, when they were to collect a dou...
The Israelites, fresh out of Egypt, certainly did. And their story, as told in the book of Bamidbar (Numbers), offers a pretty stark warning about unchecked desire. We all know the...
It's more than just a colorful arc in the sky. It's a promise, a symbol, and, according to some, a glimpse of something truly extraordinary. The most familiar story, of course, con...