Parshat Nitzavim

705 related texts · Page 35 of 79

The covenant renewed, the choice between life and death, and the promise that Torah is accessible to all. Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20.

Kingdom of David of Temple

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 25:2

The verse "Into Your hands I entrust my spirit" (Psalms 31:6) is the springboard for a powerful idea. It's a common human experience to entrust valuables to someone else, isn’t it?...

King DavidTorahTempleMessiah

Kingdom of David of Abraham

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 40:4

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, points us to King David as the ultimate example of repentance, of teshuvah. It says, "Many will see and be ...

CreationNoah & FloodPatriarchsMoses

Abraham: Samuel and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 94:2

Midrash Tehillim 94, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 94, grapples with this very feeling. It tells us, "For until righteousness returns, judgment will turn back, and after it all ...

CreationPatriarchsKing DavidTorah

Adam and Creation of Cain

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 100:1

Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 100, a psalm of thanksgivin...

CreationAdam & EveKing DavidSolomon

Abraham's Song and Amraphel

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 110:1

Our exploration today takes us deep into Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 110, where we uncover a fascinating interpretation of Abraham's pivotal role in shaping the spiritual ...

CreationHeavenPatriarchsMoses

David's Song and Kingdom

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tehillim 132:1

Our tradition grapples with this very question, especially when considering the immense gifts God has bestowed upon us. Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 1...

HeavenNoah & FloodPatriarchsMoses

Moses and the Origins of the World

Midrash Aggadah Pesikta DeRav Kahana 1:1

It’s not random. There's a beautiful and intricate choreography to our relationship with the Divine. Take, for example, the dedication of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle. The Book of N...

CreationHeavenAdam & EveMoses

David and Goliath of Abishai

Midrash Aggadah Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer 43:2

Rabbi Abbahu, a sage from the Amoraic period, tells us to look at the story of King David to understand this power. Now, you probably know the story of David. Shepherd boy, slayer ...

Noah & FloodKing DavidTorahTemple

Day of Atonement and Sabbath

Midrash Aggadah Tanna DeBei Eliyahu Rabbah 2:1

Jewish tradition offers some pretty fascinating, and sometimes mind-bending, perspectives on this. to one found in Tanna DeBei Eliyahu Rabbah, a text filled with ethical and theolo...

HeavenMosesKing DavidTorah