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It suggests that our actions, our very choices, can impact the divine realm itself. Specifically, the Tikkunei Zohar, a later expansion on the core teachings of the Zohar, delves i...
Think about Noah's dove. After the flood, Noah sends her out to see if the waters have receded. The verse tells us, "...and she no longer returned to him, at all" (Gen. 8:12). A si...
They’re powerful forces, capable of shaking the very foundations of existence. In Tikkunei Zohar 123, we encounter a fascinating scene. The Masters of the Mishnah, the sages who co...
Notice that little seam near its mouth? It’s a tiny detail, easy to miss. But according to legend, that seemingly insignificant feature has a surprisingly dramatic story behind it,...
According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, the raven's journey on the ark wasn't exactly smooth sailing. When Noah needed a scout to check on the receding floodwater...
Today's story? It centers around the birth of a very, very special child – Noah. Yes, that Noah, of ark fame. Now, you might think you know the story. But before the floods, before...
We know the story of Noah, the ark, and the animals two-by-two. But what about Noah himself? What kind of a man was he? Jewish tradition, as always, has some fascinating things to ...
: the earth itself was rebelling. The text tells us that "wheat being sown, yet oats would sprout and grow." A frustrating, chaotic agricultural landscape. It’s a powerful image of...
But before we get to the ark and the flood, let's rewind a bit. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Noah’s arrival on the sc...
