Exile

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Explore 987 Jewish texts related to the theme of Exile, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Shem Faces Judgment

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Bamidbar Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Numbers, dives deep into the prophet Amos's rebuke of those who are "tranquil in Zion" (Amos 6:1). Who are these ...

Samson at the Dawn of Creation

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It's a fascinating passage, brimming with insights about responsibility, destiny, and the power of prayer. The passage opens with a discussion of the nazirite vow, a voluntary comm...

Wisdom of Aaron and Esau

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It’s a question that’s plagued humanity for millennia. And believe it or not, our ancient texts wrestle with it too. We find a fascinating perspective in Bamidbar Rabbah, specifica...

When God Created and Blessings

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Jewish tradition grapples with this apparent contradiction all the time. Take the famous Priestly Blessing from Numbers 6:26: "May the Lord show favor to you, and grant you peace."...

Kingdom of Moses

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That image, that feeling, is right at the heart of Psalm 91, and it takes center stage in a fascinating passage from Bamidbar Rabbah 12. The verse "He who dwells in the shelter of ...

Angels Attend to Metatron

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We often talk about big, abstract ideas, but sometimes the most profound truths are found in the everyday acts of kindness, learning, and… well, building a really special house. to...

Divine Presence of Tabernacle

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It’s a story rich with symbolism, divine presence, and, believe it or not, even a little tension about who gets to offer what. , shall we? According to Bamidbar Rabbah 13, it all b...

Judah's Offering

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But from that small verse, the Midrash launches into a fascinating exploration of Judah, the tribe of lions, fiery furnaces, and ultimately, God's presence in the world. How? Well,...

Korah and the Origins of the World

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They saw hidden depths and endless possibilities in the very fabric of the Hebrew language, and one fascinating example of this is their discussion of the words vayhi and vehaya. T...