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.

From Nothing to Everything and Sacrifice

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic commentaries on the Book of Psalms, explores this very idea. It begins with the verse, "I will offer You a sacrifice of thanksgiving....

Trial of Jacob and Sinai

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In fact, it teaches us that it's really not fitting to sing your own praises… unless someone else steps up to vouch for you. But then, who vouches for God? That's the question pose...

Aaron's Transgression and Malachi

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Midrash, the art of interpreting scripture, often shines a spotlight on just that: the unsung heroes and the hidden connections within the text. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim,...

Shaddai and the Origins of the World

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It's a theme beautifully explored in Midrash Tehillim, specifically in its interpretation of Psalm 118. This isn't just about ancient history; it's about a relationship – a dialogu...

Abraham and the Origins of the World

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings woven around the Book of Psalms, explores this very idea. It starts with the verse, "Blessed are the upright in their way, who ...

Wisdom of Solomon

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We've all been there. But what if there was a way to find our path, to navigate life's twists and turns with a little more certainty? That's the question at the heart of Midrash Te...

Pillar of the Patriarchs and the Covenant

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The sages of the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, knew that feeling well. In their exploration of Psalm 119, they grapple with this very hum...

Jeremiah: Abraham and the Origins of the World

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That feeling of hope against the odds… it’s a deeply human experience, one that echoes through the ages, and it’s at the heart of this passage from Midrash Tehillim 119. Midrash Te...

Moses the Lawgiver and Jacob

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The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings and interpretations of the Book of Psalms, delves into just that feeling, specifically in its exploration of Psalm 119. It ...