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.

David and Creation of Psalmist

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The ancient wisdom of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful perspective on navigating those struggles, especially Psalm 119. "T...

Judah: Saul and the Origins of the World

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King David knew that feeling well. Midrash Tehillim, our collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, opens up Psalm 119 and illuminates David’s struggles, particularly his...

Jethro and Creation

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That feeling of a long, hard journey – that's exactly what's captured in the Psalm of Ascents. But it's not just about the struggle; it's about the song that rises with each step. ...

Adam and Eve in Eden

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into this very idea, specifically in its commentary on Psalm 120. It all begins with a plea: ...

Esau and Creation of Father

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And they wrestled with those feelings in their writings, seeking solace and understanding. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms...

David's Song

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Psalm 124, a song from the collection known as Shir Hama'alot, the Songs of Ascent, dives deep into that feeling. It's raw, visceral, and speaks directly to the heart of anyone who...

Destruction of the Temple and Zion

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The passage opens with the powerful image of Mount Zion, unshakeable and eternal: "Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever" (Psal...

Jacob and Creation of Negev

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The ancient rabbis wrestled with those feelings too, and they found comfort and meaning in unexpected places – even in the rain. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations o...

Reish Lakish and the Origins of the World

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We often take clouds for granted, but Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, offers us a surprisingly profound peek into their s...