King David

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Explore 2,141 Jewish texts related to the theme of King David, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Trial of David

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. And they taught that we are, in fact, surrounded by forces we can’t always perceive. a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of ...

Kingdom of David and Arise

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The ancient Jewish texts resonate deeply with this feeling, offering glimpses into moments where even David, the legendary king, felt overwhelmed. to a fascinating passage from Mid...

When God Created and Arise

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Today, let's dive into Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 17, to explore this idea. The verse we're focusing on is...

David Before the Altar

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It's not just about good versus evil. Sometimes it's about who gets to wield power, and where that power truly comes from. Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretat...

Rabbi Shimon and the Lawgiver

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But they’re woven into the very fabric of Jewish thought, and they surface in unexpected places, like in the Midrash Tehillim. The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletical int...

David and the Heavenly Realms of Presence

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Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a powerful, almost startling answer: tzedakah, charity. But not just any kind of giving. It...

Kingdom of David and Gardayim

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This feeling isn’t new. King David wrestled with it, too. Midrash Tehillim, a beautiful collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, gives us a glimpse into his struggle, a...

Foundations of Being and Gibeonites

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The text opens with a discussion of "rana," which can be translated as a cry or supplication. But it's not just any cry; it's a cry of righteousness. The Midrash draws a parallel t...

David and the Lawgiver

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That’s the power of midrash. It's not just about understanding what happened, but about understanding what it means. to Psalm 16:1, a verse that seems simple on the surface: "Prese...