Creation

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Explore 3,389 Jewish texts related to the theme of Creation, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Isaiah: Nimrod at the Dawn of Creation

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The ancient sages did. And in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, they grapple with this very question, particularly in relation to th...

Pharaoh: Esau and Creation

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In fact, it's a theme that echoes through Jewish tradition, especially when we talk about the relationship between God, Moshiach (the Messiah), and the enemies of Israel. The Midra...

He's Song

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Specifically, it grapples with the verse, "Ask of me and I will give you the nations." Seems pretty straightforward. Except… isn't the whole world already promised to God? As Psalm...

Bathsheba and Creation

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We often picture him as this divinely favored ruler, harp in hand, composing the Psalms. But even kings, especially those after God’s own heart, have their burdens. Midrash Tehilli...

Moses and Creation

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Midrash, the art of interpreting scripture by filling in the gaps, expanding on hints, and drawing out deeper meanings, wrestles with this very idea. Midrash Tehillim, a collection...

David's Transgression

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Like you're saying, "Hey, I need a little help here... maybe even a big push?" Well, you're not alone. to a fascinating little corner of Jewish thought from Midrash Tehillim, a col...

Kingdom of David

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But Jewish tradition offers a powerful counter-narrative, a promise that we are heard, that we will be heard, especially in moments of anger, reflection, and ultimately, trust. Psa...

Deborah: Moses and Creation

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It turns out, that instinct might be deeply woven into the fabric of our tradition. Because according to Midrash Tehillim, that feeling is intrinsically linked to music. Specifical...

Solomon's Judgment

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Is there a reason? Is there a divine purpose behind it? Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very issue, drawing on...