Death

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Explore 893 Jewish texts related to the theme of Death, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Sorrows of Exile

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The Yalkut Shimoni, a fascinating compilation of Midrashic teachings (Midrash means interpreting scripture) and rabbinic commentary on the entire Hebrew Bible, sheds some light on ...

Covenant of Moshe

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The Yalkut Shimoni, a compilation of Midrashic teachings, gives us a glimpse into the heart of Moshe at this pivotal moment, drawing on Torah 816. Moshe pleads, "Pray let me cross ...

Rabbi Akiva's Repentance

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

Feeling guilty, the thief swears falsely about it – adding insult to injury! Now, they want to make amends. They gather the money they stole, plus the offering needed for atonement...

Sweetness of Torah

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

We're going to dive into a fascinating passage from Sifrei Bamidbar, a collection of legal interpretations on the Book of Numbers. Specifically, we're looking at Bamidbar 5:12, whi...

Abba Chanan and Divine Judgment

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

We're diving deep into the ancient texts today, specifically Sifrei Bamidbar, to explore the laws surrounding the Nazir, the one who takes a vow of separation. It's a fascinating j...

Written and Oral Law of Nazirite

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

Today, let's dive into a fascinating corner of Jewish law, specifically how it applies to a Nazir (Nazirite) – someone who takes a special vow of separation. We'll be looking at a ...

Fall from Paradise and Nazir

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

Jewish law often grapples with this very tension, especially when dealing with ritual purity. to a fascinating corner of Sifrei Bamidbar, the ancient commentary on the Book of Numb...

Ishmael Receives the Torah and Nazir

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

Sometimes, the text seems straightforward, but a closer look reveals something deeper, a subtle nuance that shifts our understanding. Take, for instance, the case of the Nazir, the...

Moses's Transgression and Nissan

Other Texts Midrash Aggadah

It wasn't just a one-day event. According to Sifrei Bamidbar, the book of Numbers, the seven days leading up to the dedication were a whirlwind of activity. Imagine this: Every sin...