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.

Pillars of Existence

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It's a daunting prospect, isn't it? The ancient text of Sifrei Devarim (a legal commentary on the book of Deuteronomy) wrestles with this very challenge, offering guidance to judge...

Gamliel: Rabbi Shimon at the Dawn of Creation

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But where do we draw the line? When is it just a colorful way of speaking, and when is it a promise we can truly count on? In Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal interpretations ...

Moses and the Origins of the World

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In the book of Devarim (Deuteronomy), specifically chapter 3, verse 24, we find Moses pleading with God. He says, "Your greatness (gadlecha)..." But what exactly does that gadlecha...

Moses's Transgression

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It's all about Moses and Joshua, right before Moses' passing and Joshua's taking the reins. The text dives into the verse, "And charge (tzav) Joshua." Now, this isn't just a simple...

Jacob's Prayer and Ishmael

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Our tradition certainly understands that feeling. And it finds a powerful voice in the prayer of Jacob, the father of the twelve tribes. We find this prayer tucked away in Sifrei D...

Ruth: Abraham and the Origins of the World

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It tells us that the commandments shouldn't feel like an antiquated edict, something ignored and forgotten. Instead, they should feel brand new, urgent, something everyone rushes t...

Stars and Firmament of Eretz

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And when we delve into the ancient texts, we find some truly fascinating, even poetic, answers. The Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal midrashim on the Book of Deuteronomy, offe...

Jacob and Creation of Israelites

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It’s not just a history lesson; it’s about contrast. About understanding what makes the Promised Land so, well, promising. But what exactly is the comparison trying to tell us? The...

Wonders of Genesis and Land

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It's more than just geography; it's about sustenance, blessing, and the very way it drinks in life. Our source for today is Sifrei Devarim, a fascinating collection of early rabbin...