Midrash Tehillim

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Korah Before the Altar

Midrash Tehillim 65:3

Our sages certainly did. They spoke of a profound connection to the Divine, a longing to dwell in God's presence. And they captured it beautifully in Midrash Tehillim, specifically...

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Rabbi Akiva Before the Altar

Midrash Tehillim 65:4

That’s a question that’s wrestled with in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Our passage today comes from Midrash Tehillim 65, and it...

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All the Earth Shouts to God in One Voice

Midrash Tehillim 66:1

The Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) begins with the verse, "To the conductor, a song of praise. Shout to God, all the earth, sing the glory of His name." It beautifully ...

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God's Mercy Is Inexhaustible Even for the Worst Sin

Midrash Tehillim 67:1

Jewish tradition has a powerful answer: God's mercy is inexhaustible. It’s a concept beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim 67, a commentary on the Psalms. The passage opens with...

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Why David Called God the Father of Orphans

Midrash Tehillim 68:1

We’ve all been there. It’s a feeling as old as time, and it's something that the ancient sages grappled with too. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of P...

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Isaiah — David the Shepherd King

Midrash Tehillim 68:2

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, uses just that image to illuminate the fate of the wicked. In Midrash Tehillim 68, we find a powe...

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God Dwells with the Lonely and the Brokenhearted

Midrash Tehillim 68:3

The ancient rabbis knew that feeling well. And they found solace, not in denying the reality of loneliness, but in recognizing that even in the most desolate places, God is present...

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Solomon's Deep Dive into the Waters of Torah

Midrash Tehillim 69:1

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this verse, taking us on a journey through moments of profound transformation and ...

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The Ache of Being Unseen by God and the World

Midrash Tehillim 70:1

That feeling, that ache of being unseen… it’s a very human experience, and it resonates deeply within Jewish tradition. Our journey today takes us into Midrash Tehillim, specifical...

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David Pleads with God Not to Cast Him Off in Old Age

Midrash Tehillim 71:1

King David knew that feeling. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, we find David pleading with God. He cries out, acknowledging God's attenti...

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Israel Pleads 'In Your Righteousness Save Us'

Midrash Tehillim 71:2

That feeling, that raw, desperate plea, echoes in the words of Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 71. Imagine the people of Israel, the Knesset Yisrael, ...

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How Solomon Sought Righteousness to Rule Justly

Midrash Tehillim 72:1

In Jewish tradition, these questions lead us straight to the Source of all righteousness, the Holy One, blessed be He. And surprisingly, also to King Solomon. Midrash Tehillim, a c...

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Covenant of King Messiah

Midrash Tehillim 72:2

It’s a feeling as old as time, and it's something the ancient sages grappled with too. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives headf...

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Whirlwind and Job of Suddenly

Midrash Tehillim 72:4

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a surprising answer, linking peace to…mountains. Yes, mountains! "Let the mountains bring p...

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The Messianic King Who Judges the Poor with Righteousness

Midrash Tehillim 72:6

And it's a question that Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, grapples with in its interpretation of Psalm 72. The verse promises that the...

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Psalm 73 Asks Why the Wicked Flourish

Midrash Tehillim 73:1

But Jewish tradition, particularly in the words of Midrash Tehillim (a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms), offers a profound perspective on this feeling, es...

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David Almost Lost Faith Watching the Wicked Thrive

Midrash Tehillim 73:2

It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for… well, forever. The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with this very issue. , shal...

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What Moses and Daniel Saw of the World to Come

Midrash Tehillim 73:3

We get glimpses, whispers really, throughout our sacred texts. And some of those glimpses are...well, let's just say they're unexpected. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpret...

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The Eternal Sabbath That Awaits at the End of Days

Midrash Tehillim 74:1

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us some pretty wild and wonderful glimpses into that future. It all starts with a frust...

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When Enemies Gained Ground and the Temple Fell

Midrash Tehillim 74:2

Even in ancient times, people struggled with the feeling that enemies were gaining ground, that darkness was closing in. And the texts? They spoke to it. They still speak to it. to...

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How Ancient Deeds at Babel Still Echo in Our World

Midrash Tehillim 74:3

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, grapples with just that idea. In Psalm 74, the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) explores how the ...

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Visions of Daniel

Midrash Tehillim 74:4

That feeling of being utterly, achingly, lost… it's not new. Our ancestors knew it well. Let’s turn to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psa...

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The Sages Pour Their Anxieties Into the Psalms

Midrash Tehillim 75:1

The ancient sages certainly did. They poured their anxieties, their hopes, and their unwavering faith into the Book of Psalms, Tehillim in Hebrew. And within those Psalms, nestled ...

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God Set the Earth on Pillars Before Creation

Midrash Tehillim 75:2

Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 75, grapples with this very idea, drawing upon verses from Psalms and Genesis to paint a compelling picture. The midrash (rabbinic i...

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Belshazzar in the Days of Moses

Midrash Tehillim 75:3

Jewish tradition has a word of caution for that feeling – a reminder that true power, true exaltation, doesn't come from where we expect. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpre...

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Pharaoh — Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Tehillim 75:5

The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this verse, unlocking layers of meaning and offering us a glimpse into the div...

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How One Small Act of Courage Changed Jewish History

Midrash Tehillim 76:1

Today's story from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, is all about how seemingly small acts of courage and confession can have enormo...

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How Salem Became Jerusalem the Holy City

Midrash Tehillim 76:2

just one example, straight from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms. We're diving into Psalm 76, verse 2: "His tabernacle was in Shalem, a...

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Habakkuk Faces Judgment

Midrash Tehillim 77:1

That feeling… it’s ancient. It echoes through the generations, a universal human experience, especially when faced with hardship and uncertainty. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ...

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Lord's Legacy

Midrash Tehillim 77:2

The ancient sages certainly understood that feeling. They grappled with it, wrestled with it, and sought solace in the Divine. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings ...

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Asaph Before the Flood

Midrash Tehillim 78:1

It’s more than just nostalgia, more than just remembering the "good old days." It's about survival. Spiritual survival. And that's exactly what Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ra...

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Manna from Heaven of Shimon

Midrash Tehillim 78:2

We're about to dive into a fascinating slice of Jewish tradition from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 78, that does just that, exploring the story of the Israelites in the des...

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Edom Among the Heavenly Host

Midrash Tehillim 78:3

We know the story from Genesis, but the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), those incredible collections of rabbinic interpretations and expansions on the Hebrew Bible, off...

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Moses Contemplates Why Human Life Is So Fleeting

Midrash Tehillim 78:5

Our Sages grappled with this fleeting nature of existence, too. In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, we find a poignant reflection on the bre...

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Dreams of Joseph of Egyptians

Midrash Tehillim 78:6

We often focus on the wonder of divine intervention, but sometimes the small details reveal a much deeper story. Take the plague of blood in Egypt, for example. We all know the sto...

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The Eruv and the Quail That Buried the Israelites

Midrash Tehillim 78:7

They turned to midrash, a method of interpreting scripture that fills in gaps, answers questions, and breathes life into the text. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage fr...

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The Strange Details Behind the Plagues of Egypt

Midrash Tehillim 78:8

We all know the highlights – the Nile turning to blood, swarms of locusts, darkness… But the details, the why and how, are often richer and stranger than we remember. Take the plag...

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The Bitter Irony When Moses Faced Pharaoh's Court

Midrash Tehillim 78:9

We find this drama vividly portrayed in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 78. It's a moment dripping with irony. Moses, trying to help, warns Pharaoh to...

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What Joseph's Dreams Reveal About Divine Providence

Midrash Tehillim 78:10

Our sages certainly did. The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very question. Specifically, it wrestles with (Psalm 78:4...

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Did the Egyptians Get a Chance to Repent

Midrash Tehillim 78:11

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives right into that question when it grapples with the plagues visited upon Egypt. Specifically...

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Jethro and the Lawgiver

Midrash Tehillim 78:12

Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary), that beautiful, winding path through Jewish text and tradition, often uses metaphors to help us understand our place in the grand scheme...

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Why God Abandoned the Tabernacle at Shiloh

Midrash Tehillim 78:13

Specifically, it grapples with the story of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle, and its eventual abandonment in Shiloh. "And he brought them to his holy mountain," Midrash Tehillim tells ...

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The Tragic Death of Nadav and Avihu Before God

Midrash Tehillim 78:14

Today, let's look at a passage from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Midrash Tehillim 78, which grapples with one of the most tragic moments in the Book of Leviticus: the death of Na...

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Death of Hophni

Midrash Tehillim 78:16

That’s a question that the ancient Rabbis wrestled with, and their thoughts are preserved for us in the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. to ...

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Judah — Benjamin in Joseph's Time

Midrash Tehillim 78:17

The story opens with a sage, simply called Rabbi, deeply engrossed in defining the precise borders of the tribe of Benjamin. Now, Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, e...

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From Shepherd to King and the Divine Plan for David

Midrash Tehillim 78:18

But the story of David, the shepherd who became the king of Israel, is far more complex and inspiring than any simple rags-to-riches story. The Book of Psalms, traditionally attrib...

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Temple and Creation of Jerusalem

Midrash Tehillim 79:1

It’s a very human feeling. And it’s a feeling that resonates deeply within the words of the Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its commentary on Psalm 79. , shall we? The Midrash (r...

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Asaph's Song

Midrash Tehillim 79:2

That’s precisely what we find ourselves pondering in Midrash Tehillim 79, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 79, attributed to Asaph. The psalm begins with a cry of devastation: "O...

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