Egypt

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Explore 2,541 Jewish texts related to the theme of Egypt, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Giving of the Torah and Anger

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The story, as told in Midrash Tehillim, is truly terrifying. Imagine Moses, up on Mount Sinai, receiving the Torah. A moment of ultimate revelation. And down below? The Israelites,...

Avner and the Origins of the World

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Even King David, the sweet singer of Israel, knew what that felt like. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, delves deep into David's st...

Adam and the Origins of the World

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We often picture them as these serene, obedient beings, but some ancient texts paint a different picture. A picture where angels actually… argue with God. That's exactly what we fi...

Mount Sinai and Creation

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It’s not just about remembering a historical event; it’s about something far more profound. Midrash Tehillim 8, a commentary on the Book of Psalms, delves into the very heart of th...

Abraham and the Origins of the World

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That feeling, that confrontation with the vastness of creation, is something Jewish tradition wrestles with too. How do we, tiny humans, fit into this grand cosmic tapestry? Midras...

Amalek and the Origins of the World

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Today, let's delve into Midrash Tehillim 9, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 44:6, "You rebuked nations." This verse, seemingly simple, becomes a springboard for a deep dive into...

Throne of Glory and Amalek

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The story of Amalek is one such echo. Amalek, that ancient nemesis of the Israelites, wasn't just a tribe; they represented something far more sinister: the embodiment of unprovoke...

Pharaoh Faces Judgment

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Midrash Tehillim 9, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 9, unpacks this very idea using vivid imagery. It paints a picture of nations ensnared in their own traps, drowned in the ver...

Nebuchadnezzar and the Angels of Songs

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But that's exactly the kind of potent imagery we find swirling through the ancient Jewish texts. Today, we’re diving into Midrash Tehillim 9, a section of commentary on the Book of...