Parshat Yitro

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Jethro visits Moses, the revelation at Mount Sinai, and the giving of the Ten Commandments. Exodus 18:1-20:23.

Sagron and the Heavenly Realms

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 62:14

Jewish mysticism wrestles with this very idea – the nature of perception, of revelation, and how we encounter the Divine. to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei Zohar 62, a section...

HeavenAngelsMosesProphecy

Righteous One Before the Flood

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 81:6

Today, we're looking at a passage from the Tikkunei Zohar, a later expansion upon the Zohar, a central work of Kabbalah. Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 81. Now, the Tikkunei Zohar is...

Noah & FloodTorah

Torah and Wisdom of Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 95:1

And it all revolves around this seemingly simple word: Te-ru’ah. What exactly is a te-ru’ah? Often translated as a “shout” or “alarm,” the te-ru’ah is that broken, staccato sound w...

Torah

Adam in Heaven

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:53

We often picture it as a place of endless leisure, but the Jewish tradition paints a more nuanced picture. It wasn't just about relaxation; it was about responsibility, connection,...

HeavenAdam & EveNoah & FloodTorah

Abraham in Battle and Sodom

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:168

Our tale begins with angels leaving Abraham at midday, their wings carrying them towards Sodom as evening approached. Now, usually, angels are all about speed. They deliver their m...

Adam & EvePatriarchsExileSinai

Jacob's Vision and Rachel

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:264

The story of Jacob at Beth-el is one of those moments. After receiving a profound revelation from God, what did Jacob do? He didn't just stand there awestruck. He acted. He set up ...

PatriarchsMatriarchsTempleProphecy

Joseph's Repentance and Ishmaelite

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:40

The Ishmaelite merchants, thinking they've scored a good deal, are trekking across the desert. Everything seems normal enough. Then… BAM! Suddenly, darkness descends. Not just a li...

JosephRepentanceSinai

Isaac and the Fires of Gehenna

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:67

She is brought, against her will, before a court of law. This isn't just any court, mind you. Seated as judges are none other than Isaac, Jacob, and Judah. Yes, those Isaac, Jacob,...

Hell/GehennaPatriarchsTorah

Faith of Tamar

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:68

The scene is set: Tamar is about to be executed. Accused of infidelity, she desperately searches for the evidence that could prove her innocence – three pledges she had received fr...

Hell/GehennaAngelsJosephTorah