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.

Amalek and the Origins of the World

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Today, let's delve into Midrash Tehillim 9, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 44:6, "You rebuked nations." This verse, seemingly simple, becomes a springboard for a deep dive into...

World to Come and Sheol

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The Talmudic sages definitely grappled with that question. to a fascinating, and perhaps a little unsettling, passage from Midrash Tehillim (Midrash on Psalms), specifically Psalm ...

Joshua and the Origins of the World

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Jewish tradition certainly thinks so, and Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers some powerful examples. It’s like a spiritual echo chamber...

From Nothing to Everything and Daniel

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It’s a question humanity has grappled with for millennia. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, tackles this very question head-on in it...

Ish Tzrorot and the Origins of the World

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Rabbi Judah bar Simon, in Midrash Tehillim, offers a fascinating perspective. He suggests that while we often loathe our professions, God doesn't hate His. Why? Because "the Lord i...

Foundations of Being

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They can build bridges, offer comfort, and inspire hope. But they can also tear down, inflict pain, and sow seeds of discord. Today, let’s delve into a particularly destructive use...

Levi and Creation of Yannai

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Every word, every phrase, meticulously chosen. But did you know that Jewish tradition goes even further, suggesting that the Divine speech itself is... refined? Midrash Tehillim, a...

Samuel at the Dawn of Creation

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How long will You hide Your face from me?" This verse, a raw expression of pain and longing, is at the heart of a beautiful passage in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic in...

Ishmael: Esau at the Dawn of Creation

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It turns out, you're in good company. Or, perhaps, bad company. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into the hidden thou...