Creation

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Explore 3,406 Jewish texts related to the theme of Creation, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Adam's Song Of Praise For The Sabbath

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Our tradition tells a story about Adam, the very first human, that hits on just that feeling. Imagine this: Creation is fresh, the world is brand new, and Adam is experiencing ever...

Why Women Light Two Candles On The Sabbath

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It's one of those customs that's so familiar, so deeply woven into the fabric of Jewish home life, that we might not always stop to ask why. But the reasons, as you might guess, ar...

The First Havdalah

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Havdalah, meaning "separation," is that beautiful, poignant ceremony we perform as the Sabbath ends, a ritual filled with light, spices, and a deep sense of transition. But where d...

The Great Sabbath

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Jewish tradition has some fascinating ideas about the lifespan of the world, and what happens when it's time to, well, hit the cosmic reset button. One compelling idea, explored in...

A Day Of Fasting And Mourning

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In Jewish tradition, Tisha B'Av, the Ninth of Av, is one of those days. It's a day of fasting and mourning, remembering immense loss and tragedy throughout our history. But where d...

Repenting For God

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Turns out, according to some fascinating Jewish traditions, even God feels that way sometimes! This idea comes up in connection with Rosh Chodesh, the celebration of the new moon. ...

For The Sake Of Israel

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Jewish tradition has some pretty profound, even answers. One of the most powerful is this idea: the entire universe, everything in it, was created for the sake of Israel. All the g...

The Souls Of Israel

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It’s a question that has occupied mystics and theologians for centuries. And within Judaism, there are some truly fascinating answers. One perspective, and perhaps the most widely ...

The Lesson Of The Stars

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Young Abraham did. And his confusion led him to a profound realization about the nature of… well, everything. Imagine being a kid, really seeing the world for the first time. Abrah...