King David

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Explore 2,123 Jewish texts related to the theme of King David, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Wisdom of Yair

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It’s powerful stuff, and not everyone agrees on how much we should explore it. We see this tension reflected in the words of the sage Yair, who seems hesitant to delve too deeply i...

Way of the Patriarchs and Isserles

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That's the kind of heat we're wading into today. This isn't just a friendly disagreement; it's a full-blown intellectual battle. And at the heart of it lies the Zohar, the foundati...

Ulla and Creation

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Someone is being called out for criticizing the act of diligently seeking to understand the sacred texts. The response is sharp: "Who gave you the authority to seek and investigate...

Moses's Transgression and Blessings

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We call Him by names like YHWH and Adonai, and our sages, may their memory be a blessing, refer to Him as HaKadosh Baruch Hu, "The Holy One, Blessed be He." But what does it all me...

Moses's Transgression and Yemenite

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Throughout Jewish history, there have been moments of tension between established teachings and emerging ideas. One such point of contention revolves around the Kabbalah (Jewish My...

Shimon: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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It’s a question that’s occupied mystics and scholars for centuries. And some of the most fascinating answers can be found within the rich tapestry of Jewish esoteric thought. Let’s...

Covenant of Moses and Anpin

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It’s a question that's occupied mystics for centuries, and one that leads us into some pretty fascinating corners of Kabbalah. Let’s dive in, shall we? We begin with the words of M...

Moses Beyond the Firmament and Kabbalists

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The answer, as with so many profound questions, lies deep within Jewish tradition, and grapples with some pretty mind-bending concepts, especially when we delve into Kabbalah. But ...

Maimonides at the Dawn of Creation

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The question of creation... it's one that's gripped humanity for millennia, isn't it? How did it all begin? Was there a before? And if so, what was it like? The rabbis of old grapp...