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.

Abraham's Miracle

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He's not just a character in a story; he's a blueprint, a model for living a life of faith and devotion. But how do we even begin to grasp the depth of his significance? Midrash Te...

Joseph's Vision

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Midrash, that beautiful, expansive form of Jewish storytelling, loves to shine a light on those very people. It teases out their virtues, amplifies their struggles, and ultimately,...

Abraham: Job and the Origins of the World

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One such perspective, found in Midrash Tehillim – a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms – explores the idea of punishment and discipline, and how different righteou...

David: Abraham and the Origins of the World

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The sages of old wrestled with this very idea – the idea of being tested by God. And they found solace and guidance in the stories of our ancestors. Midrash Tehillim, a collection ...

Tabernacle: Aaron at the Dawn of Creation

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That feeling’s deeply rooted in Jewish tradition. Midrash Tehillim, our window into the book of Psalms, connects this idea of purity with the very act of approaching God. It says, ...

Daniel: Jacob and the Origins of the World

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But it's a question that ancient Jewish texts grapple with, revealing profound insights into justice, repentance, and the ultimate fate of our souls. to a passage from Midrash Tehi...

Foundations of Being

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In Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, Psalm 27, "The Lord is my light and my salvation," becomes a springboard for exploring just that. But...

Kingdom of David and Philistines

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It’s a universal feeling, and even King David, the shepherd-turned-king, knew it well. That’s why he declared, "A lamp to my feet is Your word, a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105)....

Levi: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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Psalm 27:13, "If I did not believe in seeing the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living..." It’s a powerful line, isn't it? A raw admission of vulnerability, immediately fo...