Esther

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Explore 306 Jewish texts related to the theme of Esther, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Avin: Abraham at the Dawn of Creation

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It's more than just handing something over. It's like tossing a pebble into a pond, the ripples go far beyond what you can see. Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretati...

Tzelofhad and Moses

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That, my friends, is a glimpse into the mystical world of Torah study as described in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a beautiful, poetic exploration of the Song of Songs. We’re diving into ...

Lebanon's Song

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to one tiny, potent verse: "Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, with me from Lebanon; look from the peak of Amana, from the peak of Senir and Ḥermon, from the dens of lions, from ...

Court of Solomon and Songs

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I know I do! Take the Song of Songs, or Shir HaShirim, that beautiful, sensual poem often interpreted as an allegory for the relationship between God and Israel. Right smack in the...

Kingdom of Rabbi Shimon and Songs

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Our ancestors certainly did. And they found a beautiful way to grapple with that tension, a way that still resonates today. It all starts with a verse from the Song of Songs (6:10)...

Shir: Joseph at the Dawn of Creation

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Like one day you're just going about your business, and the next you're... somewhere else entirely? The ancient rabbis grappled with this feeling, this almost bewildered sense of e...

Evil Inclination and Benaya

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We're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a Midrash – a collection of rabbinic teachings – on the Song of Songs. Specifically, we're looking at verse 7:8, "This, your stature, is lik...

Shem and Divine Judgment

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to a fascinating passage from Vayikra Rabbah, a Midrash, or interpretive commentary, on the Book of Leviticus, that touches upon this very issue. The passage opens with a quote fro...

Amrafel at the Dawn of Creation

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Our Sages certainly did. They paid close attention to the nuances of the Hebrew language, believing that even a seemingly small word could unlock profound insights. In Vayikra Rabb...