Divine Names

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Explore 371 Jewish texts related to the theme of Divine Names, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Maimonides and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that has echoes through Jewish tradition, and one that comes up in a fascinating discussion about bowing down, prostration, and the very nature of God’s glory. The ...

Moses and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

This isn't just some dusty historical document. This is a raw, unfiltered response to someone wrestling with complex ideas about God, the universe, and the role of Jewish tradition...

Moses's Transgression and Blessings

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

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...

Prophet and King of Abba

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It seems straightforward, but like peering into the deepest ocean, the deeper we go, the more layers of meaning we find. The Zohar, in Genesis 1:1, dives right into this mystery. I...

Map of the Cosmos and Israelites

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The Zohar, that mystical cornerstone of Kabbalah, gives us a glimpse into their inner world. In Parashat Bereshit, 34a, it speaks of God’s reign in layered terms: "The Lord is King...

Rabbi Shimon's Offering

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

How did they know which aspect of God they were connecting with? It's a profound question that touches on the very heart of our faith. to a fascinating passage from the tractate Me...

Gates of Heaven and Anpin

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a question that’s plagued theologians and spiritual seekers for centuries. Are we addressing the Infinite, the unknowable source of all creation? Or is there… something more? ...

Rashba and the Ark

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It's not as simple as shouting into the void, that's for sure! According to the Zohar, the central text of Kabbalah, and subsequent Kabbalistic teachings, all our service, all our ...

Moses's Transgression and Elohecha

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The text challenges a particular assumption: that every detail of Jewish law, every halacha, was directly given to Moses at Sinai. To illustrate this, it delves into a fascinating ...