Talmud Bavli, Rosh

6 texts in Midrash Aggadah

The Wandering Of The Shekhinah

Rosh ha-Shanah 31a

Jewish tradition has a powerful way of describing this feeling: the wandering of the Shekhinah (the Divine Presence). The Shekhinah, often translated as "divine presence," is under...

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The Month Of Tishrei

Rosh ha-Shanah lOb-lla, 16a

It might seem arbitrary, a blip on the calendar. But according to Jewish tradition, the month of Tishrei isn't just any month. It's the month of beginnings, endings, and profound t...

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Renewing Existence

Rosh ha-Shanah 16b

But it's a very real fear that pulses through the heart of Jewish tradition, especially during the High Holy Days. There's this powerful idea, a myth really, that the world isn’t a...

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The Day Of Judgment

Rosh ha-Shanah 16a

We often think about them as a time for personal reflection, a chance to atone for our mistakes. But the tradition paints a far grander picture, one involving cosmic judgment and t...

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The Days Of Awe

Rosh ha-Shanah 18a

These aren't just any ordinary days. They're a bridge, a spiritual causeway connecting Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Think of them as a...

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God Guides Moses In Prayer

Rosh ha-Shanah 17b

The story of Moses on Mount Sinai offers a profound glimpse into this mystery, showing us not just what to pray, but how. The Book of Exodus tells us that Moses ascended Mount Sina...

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