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Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish philosophy, offers a glimpse into this very mystery. It tells us of a remarkable benefit for the soul when the body completes i...
The ancient mystical text, Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, hints at just that, especially in its 33rd section. It speaks of a profound connection between our world and the celes...
Maybe the mystics of the Zohar felt that way too. to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar 37, a text that dances around ideas of divine presence, searching,...
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a core text of Kabbalah, offers a powerful image of just that – a world brimming with voices yearning for connection and redemption. Imagine ...
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a cornerstone of Kabbalistic literature, offers a glimpse into just such a moment. It's a moment filled with reverence, profound understandin...
It turns out, according to some mystical interpretations, it's a lot more than just a marker of time. The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a profound and intricate expansion of t...
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a central work of Kabbalah, delves into that very feeling, exploring the relationship between us, the earthly realm, and the divine presence....
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, is about to take us on a wild ride. Specifically, we're diving into Tikkun (Section) 59. It all starts with the "...
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a mystical companion to the Zohar itself, tackles this feeling head-on, using some pretty powerful imagery. In Tikkunei Zohar 59, we find the...
Jewish mysticism offers a powerful, beautiful image of renewal – a vision tied to the cycles of the moon itself. It's an image that speaks directly to the heart of our desire for c...
That's the image Rabbi Shimon uses to open up a profound teaching in Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar 288. He calls out: "Enter, holy hosts of above and of below, to witness the a...
The Tikkunei (spiritual repair) Zohar, a mystical commentary on the Zohar, delves into just that kind of passionate exchange between the Divine and the Shekhinah, the feminine aspe...
When Shabbat ends and three stars appear in the sky, Jewish custom has always lingered a little longer over the Sabbath queen's departure. One of the oldest customs is to sing hymn...
Do not wonder at this phenomenon. For it is written (II Kings 6:5-6) "As one of them was felling a tree, the ax blade fell into the water, and he cried out 'Alas, master, (Elisha);...
When the prophet Elijah returns at the end of days, he will not come empty-handed. According to the Mekhilta, he will bring three sacred objects that were hidden away centuries ago...
A fiery prophet, a champion of God, and a recurring figure who pops up in Jewish stories whenever things need a divine kick in the pants. And Lilith… well, Lilith is a whole other ...
Jewish tradition has a powerful image for that feeling, a bridge spanning the terrifying depths of Gehenna. Now, Gehenna – sometimes translated as Hell, but more accurately underst...
This idea comes to us from Midrash Mishlei, a collection of insightful interpretations of the Book of Proverbs. It's in this text that we find a Rabbi Huna making a pretty astoundi...
It's more than just a nice sentiment; it's a springboard for some incredible midrashic (rabbinic interpretive commentary) interpretations. The Midrash Mishlei, a collection of inte...
Our story comes from Midrash Tehillim, a fascinating collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Here, the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) tells us about a part...
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...
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...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms, grapples with this very question in its ninth section. And what emerges is a powerful, and sometim...
It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for ages, and Midrash Tehillim 10 grapples with it in a way that’s both challenging and ultimately hopeful. The midrash (rabbinic interpreti...
Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?" It's a raw, honest cry of frustration and bewilderment. But what if that feeling of distance isn't quite what it seems? The Midrash T...
How long will You hide Your face from me?" This verse, a raw expression of pain and longing, is at the heart of a beautiful passage in Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic in...
The 15th chapter of Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a fascinating exploration of just that. It's not a simple checklist, but a ta...
Rabbi Samuel bar Nachmani kicks things off, wondering why we sweat during times of transition. He suggests it's connected to the fall of one kingdom and the rise of another. He poi...
Midrash Tehillim 21 takes a single phrase from the Psalms and opens a window into how heavenly kingship works. It uses (Psalm 24:10), "Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of Hosts,...
Psalm 22, a deeply personal and powerful lament, starts with that very cry. "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This isn't just a one-time outburst. Midrash Tehillim, a col...
"He prepares a table before me." What does that even mean in the context of a comforting psalm? Midrash Tehillim connects this to the manna, that miraculous food that sustained the...
It's a question that ancient Jewish texts grapple with, revealing profound insights into justice, repentance, and the ultimate fate of our souls. to a passage from Midrash Tehillim...
There’s this beautiful passage in Midrash Tehillim (Commentary on Psalms), specifically on Psalm 27, that offers a powerful image of refuge. It says, "For He will hide me in His ta...
To a passage from Midrash Tehillim 36 that speaks directly to this feeling. The verse we're focusing on is a prayer: "Draw your kindness towards your devotees." Simple enough. But ...
Some prayers aren't polite. Midrash Tehillim 42 preserves one that reads more like a plea, a challenge, almost a demand, directed straight at God. The speaker in this Midrash (rabb...
We're about to dive into a fascinating slice of Jewish tradition from Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 78, that does just that, exploring the story of the Israelites in the des...
They turned to midrash, a method of interpreting scripture that fills in gaps, answers questions, and breathes life into the text. Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage fr...
Guess what? It's not always what you'd expect. The Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers a particularly intriguing take. It suggests that ...
A prayer attributed to Moshe, the man of God. It’s a powerful opening, immediately grounding us in the foundational narrative of the Jewish people: "Before the mountains were born,...
Take Psalm 103, for example. It’s a song of praise, a declaration of divine forgiveness and goodness. But Midrash Tehillim, an ancient collection of interpretations on the Book of ...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, explores that very feeling in Psalm 103. It speaks of remembering God's commandments, and what that real...
Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, suggests it's tied to a future time when "the face of the earth is renewed," a time when God's gl...
The answer, according to ancient Jewish wisdom, might be more about God's reputation than our own merit. to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms,...
Even prophets, it seems, wrestle with that feeling. Let's turn to Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, to explore a fascinating little story ...
Today, we're diving into a fascinating passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 119. It explores this very questi...
To Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms. Specifically, we're going to explore Psalm 136, a powerful song of gratitude that repeats the p...
We all know the story from Exodus – how Moses stretched out his hand, and the waters parted, allowing the Israelites to escape the pursuing Egyptian army. But did you know just how...
They found solace and hope in unexpected places, like Psalm 146. Midrash Tehillim, the classical commentary on the Book of Psalms, dives deep into its verses, unearthing profound t...
