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.

Abraham and the Origins of the World

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Today, let’s explore a passage from the Pesikta deRav Kahana, specifically section 13, where Rabbi Abba bar Kahana unpacks a verse from the prophet Isaiah (10:30): “Raise your voic...

Guardians from Above and Yochanan

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The Book of Lamentations, a raw and mournful lament over the destruction of Jerusalem, grapples with this very feeling. It asks, in a voice thick with sorrow: "What shall I testify...

Isaiah and Creation of Jerusalem

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The Pesikta DeRav Kahana, a collection of Midrashic teachings, offers a glimpse into this radical transformation. It all starts with a verse from Isaiah: "For, like the earth, whic...

Death of Rabbi Eliezer

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It’s a question that’s captivated Jewish mystics and scholars for centuries. The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that blends Biblical narrative with aggad...

Messiah and Creation of Eden

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And Jewish tradition, with its rich tapestry of stories and interpretations, offers some fascinating answers. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an early medieval collection of biblical narra...

Maker of Heaven and Earth of Chaos

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We get a glimpse into that mystery in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text that delves into the stories of the Torah with a unique perspective. Forget the simp...

Throne of Glory

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Jewish tradition has some truly awe-inspiring answers. to the ancient text Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a treasure trove of Jewish lore and legend. It paints a picture of creation that'...

Hidden Secrets of Creation

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That feeling isn't new. Our ancestors grappled with the very same sense of being inside the universe, and ancient texts tried to make sense of that feeling in very tangible terms. ...

From Nothing to Everything

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The ancient text Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating work of aggadah (storytelling) and biblical interpretation, offers a compelling explanation. It speaks of four quarters of th...