Exile

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Explore 986 Jewish texts related to the theme of Exile, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Acts of Creation and Flood

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The ancient rabbis grappled with this very feeling, this sense that some groups seem to get away with things that others don't. And they found surprising answers in the stories of ...

Forefathers of Israel and Amalek

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They found ways to see even those challenging forces as a path towards the Divine. to a fascinating interpretation of a verse from Shir HaShirim, the Song of Songs, explored in Shi...

Angels Attend to Moses and Aviram

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That feeling, that sting of inner circle treachery, echoes through the ancient words of Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the collection of Rabbinic teachings on the Song of Songs. Today, we'r...

Torah and Wisdom of Land

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It’s a surprisingly ancient feeling. And it's at the heart of a fascinating passage in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Song of Songs. The pass...

Songs: Mikhael at the Dawn of Creation

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Today, we’re diving into a fascinating interpretation of a verse from the Song of Songs – Shir HaShirim – that explores just this idea: the contrast between foul odor and sweet fra...

Noah and Creation of Land

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We see it everywhere, from synagogue art to holiday decorations. But have you ever stopped to consider why? Well, let’s dive into a fascinating passage from Shir HaShirim Rabbah – ...

Before the Fall and Songs

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And they found surprising insights in the most unexpected places – like the flowers of the field. We're diving into Shir HaShirim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations o...

Enosh and the Ark of Flood

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Like, you look around and wonder, "How did we get here?" Well, ancient Jewish wisdom has some thoughts on that – and a surprising solution involving a rose. to Shir HaShirim Rabbah...

Celestial Visions and Aivu

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That image, that feeling, is captured beautifully in the ancient interpretations of the Shir HaShirim, the Song of Songs. Let's delve into one fascinating piece from Shir HaShirim ...