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.

Mount Sinai at the Dawn of Creation

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According to Legends of the Jews, on the second day of Creation, God didn't just whip up one thing, but four: the firmament, hell, fire, and the angels. Talk about a busy day! We'r...

Wonders of Genesis and There

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According to Legends of the Jews, that's when the angel hosts were brought into being. Not the first day, mind you. There's a reason for that. Why wait until Day Two? It's a great ...

Joseph and Creation of Paradise

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According to the legends, entering Paradise isn't just strolling through a gate. Imagine two immense gates made of carbuncle, a fiery, glowing gem. And guarding them? Sixty myriads...

The Garden of Eden and Judah

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And while we often imagine it as a single, unified place, Jewish tradition offers a far more intricate and fascinating vision. According to some accounts, Paradise—or Gan Eden, the...

Death of Eve and Sacrifice

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Jewish tradition has some fascinating ideas. According to Legends of the Jews, in the afterlife, the sixth division is reserved for those who died while performing a pious act, a m...

Stars and Firmament

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Before science, before telescopes and thermometers, they wove incredible stories to make sense of the sun, the moon, the stars, and the changing seasons. to one such tale, a peek i...

Palaces on High

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According to some fascinating legends, they're not exactly thrilled. Imagine this: before the sun and moon embark on their daily journey across the sky, they appear before God. But...

Levi at the Dawn of Creation

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Jewish tradition certainly has! to a world of giant birds, floating axes, and feasts fit for the righteous. Imagine this: a group of travelers sailing on a vessel spot a bird stand...

The Tree of Knowledge and Phoenix

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It's quite the tale, and it all starts with the Phoenix. Now, we all know the story of Adam and Eve and the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge. But did you know that the animals got ...