Angels

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Explore 1,257 Jewish texts related to the theme of Angels, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Egypt: Giving of the Torah

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We often focus on the miracles, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Torah. But nestled within that incredible narrative are moments of sheer, unadulterated divine power.....

When God Created and Egypt

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The ancient texts offer some fascinating perspectives. Let's look at Exodus 12:23, the verse describing the pasach, the Passover: "The Lord will pass to smite Egypt, and He will se...

Sennacherib and the Origins of the World

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Tonight, let's dive into a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. Specifically, we're looking at section 18, which ...

Jacob and Creation and Miracles

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Today's story comes from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It's a powerful reflection on God's role in the Exodus, and really, in all o...

Akilas at the Dawn of Creation

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And it's a feeling that Judaism, in its wisdom, addresses head-on. We find a fascinating exploration of this theme in Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the...

Pharaoh: Haman and the Angels

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Our story begins with the verse, "It was when Pharaoh let the people go..." (Exodus). But it's not just a simple statement. It's an invitation to reflect on the sheer audacity of G...

Exodus Rabbah's Transgression

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We pour our hearts out, sometimes in joy, sometimes in desperation. But is anyone actually listening? The Book of Exodus Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Boo...

Wonders of Genesis of Israelites

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Jewish tradition recognizes that very tension within us, and even within the relationship between God and Israel. Shemot Rabbah, a classic midrashic collection that delves into the...

Angels Attend to Samael

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And in Shemot Rabbah, a compilation of rabbinic commentary on the Book of Exodus, they offer a powerful, if somewhat unsettling, answer. The verse in question is God's instruction ...