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.

Hidden Secrets of Creation and Jupiter

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It wasn't always this way, you know. There's a fascinating story in Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a collection of stories and interpretations from the Talmudic period, about a celestial ...

Tekufot: Taste of the World to Come

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It's all about the Tekufot (תְּקוּפוֹת) – the beginnings of the seasons. Now, the text might seem a little dense at first glance, but bear with me. It's like unlocking a secret cod...

Blueprint of Creation and Jupiter

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Jewish tradition certainly sees it that way, especially when we delve into the fascinating, sometimes mind-bending, world of ancient calendars and cosmic cycles. Today, let's explo...

Divine Presence and Tekufah

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Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an ancient and fascinating Midrashic text, gives us a glimpse into a truly remarkable cosmology. It paints a picture of the sun's nightly journey, its relat...

Maker of Heaven and Earth of Molad

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According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early medieval text, it all happened with incredible precision. Imagine the scene: the fourth day of creation, night is falling. ...

Rosh Chodesh and Creation

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It’s a question that fascinated them, leading to complex calculations and intricate systems to track the lunar cycle. to a passage from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early ...

Ursa Major and Creation

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This fascinating work, often abbreviated as PDR El., is a collection of stories, legends, and interpretations of the Torah, all attributed to Rabbi Eliezer ben Hyrcanus, a prominen...

Wonders of Genesis and Molad

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It seems so simple, but when you peek behind the curtain, you find a world of intricate detail. Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, an early medieval text filled with fascinating traditions, o...

When God Created and Molad

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You're not alone. Our ancestors, too, gazed at the stars, seeking meaning and guidance in their celestial dance. And according to ancient Jewish wisdom, that dance holds profound s...