Heaven

2,273 texts · Page 171 of 253

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

Rabbi Meir and the Origins of the World

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

It all starts with the verse from Deuteronomy, "You shall know this day, and restore to your heart" (Deuteronomy 4:39). Rabbi Meir interprets this in a fascinating way. He suggests...

Wonders of Genesis of Shema

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

Today, we're diving into a fascinating discussion from Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Deuteronomy, focusing on the Shema, Judaism's central...

Wonders of Genesis and Heavens

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

That feeling, that singular connection, is at the heart of Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy. Specifically, the second section, where it...

Moses's Transgression and Calf

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

It's a poignant moment, and the book of Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy, sheds light on the depth of that experience. "You are crossin...

The Golden Calf and Tablets

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

We all know the story of the first set, shattered in anger at the sight of the Golden Calf. But why two in the first place? Devarim Rabbah, a collection of homilies on the Book of ...

Wisdom of Solomon and Hear

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

to a fascinating passage from Devarim Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Deuteronomy, that unpacks the importance of listening, humility, and the consequence...

Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

We’re often told to be good listeners, to value the opinions of those around us. But what happens when those opinions lead us astray? Or, conversely, what if listening to someone –...

David Beyond the Firmament and Temple

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

We often think of grand gestures, elaborate rituals, and monumental structures. But what if the most precious thing in God's eyes is something far simpler, something we can practic...

Kingdom of Amalek

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

Rabbi Yehuda ben Rabbi Ilai points out that there were actually three commandments the Israelites received upon entering the land: to wipe out the memory of Amalek, to appoint a ki...