Adam & Eve

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Explore 2,012 Jewish texts related to the theme of Adam & Eve, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Betzalel at the Dawn of Creation

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In Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, we find a fascinating passage that hints at just that. It starts with the verse, "See, I have call...

Wonders of Genesis and Moses

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The book of Exodus and the sages of the Midrash explore this very idea. In Exodus 32:7, we read, "The Lord spoke to Moses: Go descend; for your people, whom you brought up from the...

Moses in Heaven and Behold

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Not physical places, of course, but… well, let’s explore a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It delves into a ...

Acts of Creation of Tabernacle

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Jewish tradition is full of that – layers upon layers of interpretation, waiting to be uncovered. Today, we're diving into Shemot Rabbah, specifically section 52, which takes a ver...

Elazar: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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It’s a question that bubbles up from the depths of Jewish tradition, and Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of Rabbinic interpretations on the Song of Songs, offers some fascinatin...

Adam in Paradise and Passover

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Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the classical Rabbinic commentary on Song of Songs, offers a fascinating perspective. It suggests that we can "recount your love through wine [miyayin]." But ...

The Garden of Eden and Akiva

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Then comes that loaded line from Genesis 3:22: "Behold, the man has become like one of us." Like… one of whom, exactly? This question sparked a fiery debate among the rabbis, captu...

Noah and Creation of Land

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We see it everywhere, from synagogue art to holiday decorations. But have you ever stopped to consider why? Well, let’s dive into a fascinating passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah – ...

Before the Fall and Songs

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And they found surprising insights in the most unexpected places – like the flowers of the field. We're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations o...