Heaven

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Explore 2,273 Jewish texts related to the theme of Heaven, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Noah's Ark and Lamech

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Today's story? It centers around the birth of a very, very special child – Noah. Yes, that Noah, of ark fame. Now, you might think you know the story. But before the floods, before...

The Great Flood of Noah

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But before we get to the ark and the flood, let's rewind a bit. According to Legends of the Jews, a collection of stories compiled by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, Noah’s arrival on the sc...

Shemhazai and the Angels of Istehar

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The ancient tales whisper of such a secret, and of the angels who coveted earthly delights, with consequences that echo through the stars. Imagine this: angels, beings of pure ligh...

Shemhazai's Transgression

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Jewish tradition offers some truly fascinating, and sometimes unsettling, answers. to a few… We've heard tales of fallen angels, haven't we? The ones who dared to defy the divine. ...

Seth in Heaven

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Jewish tradition grapples with this very question in the stories of Seth and Cain, the sons of Adam and Eve. Now, you might already know the story of Cain and Abel, one of the firs...

Teachings of Adam and Raziel

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It wasn't just about fitting a pair of every animal; according to tradition, it had to accommodate spirits as well. Only the fish were exempt from needing a berth. So how did he ma...

The Great Flood and Pleiades

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews (Ginzberg)

Jewish tradition sometimes paints a far more dramatic picture, one involving cosmic forces and even… a celestial custody battle! : the story of Noah's Flood isn’t just about rain, ...

The Great Flood and Kislew

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We all know the story of Noah, but the traditional accounts, particularly outside of the Bible itself, paint a picture far more vivid than you might imagine. According to Legends o...

The Great Flood and Satan

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Think about Noah for a second. The flood survivor, the righteous man who saved humanity and all the animals. In many ways, he was considered pious, a paragon of virtue. But accordi...