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.

Maimonides and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that has echoes through Jewish tradition, and one that comes up in a fascinating discussion about bowing down, prostration, and the very nature of God’s glory. The ...

Angels Attend to Abraham

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Isn't it fascinating how often we grapple with the line between respect and worship? Where do we draw that boundary? It's a question that goes right to the heart of Jewish thought....

Metatron Among the Heavenly Host

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

This happens, especially when we delve into the complex world of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. And that’s precisely what this passage addresses: a series of misunderstandings and mis...

Rashi Beyond the Firmament

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The ancient rabbis certainly did. They wrestled with theological concepts that could easily lead to heresy, constantly defending the core belief in one God against any notion of mu...

Moses Beyond the Firmament and Kabbalists

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The answer, as with so many profound questions, lies deep within Jewish tradition, and grapples with some pretty mind-bending concepts, especially when we delve into Kabbalah. But ...

Maimonides at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The question of creation... it's one that's gripped humanity for millennia, isn't it? How did it all begin? Was there a before? And if so, what was it like? The rabbis of old grapp...

Moshe and Creation

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, offers a compelling answer. It tells us that the ultimate heavenly intent is pure goodness, a desire to give us, humanity, the opp...

Moses Among the Heavenly Host

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

It all comes down to mastering our soul, ruling over our inner world. Da'at Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text focused on understanding and wisdom, teaches that when we truly control our ...

The Tree of Life (Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:2)

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Jewish mystical tradition suggests that feeling isn't just wishful thinking. It’s a glimpse of the incredible capacity we humans possess. The Derech Etz Chayim, "The Way of the Tre...