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.

Rabbi Gamliel Beyond the Firmament

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And as we learn from Midrash Tehillim, it’s a question that might be missing the point entirely. The Midrash, a collection of rabbinic teachings interpreting the Book of Psalms, te...

Gates of Heaven and Avin

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We often imagine angels, perhaps, or swirling clouds of glory. But the Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, offers a rather unexpected answer...

Rabbi Huna and Creation

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to a passage from Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, to explore this very idea. The passage begins with a powerful statement: "I bless the Lor...

Isaac and the Origins of the World

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The mystics felt that too. And they left us clues, breadcrumbs in our sacred texts, to guide us on our own search. Let's look at one of these now, from Midrash Tehillim (a collecti...

Moses in Battle and Israelites

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. They saw it playing out in the story of the Israelites in the desert, a story brimming with lessons for us today. Our jumping-off point is Psalm 1...

Baal Peor in Heaven

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Psalm 106:23 states, "Therefore He said He would destroy them—had not Moses His chosen one stood before Him in the breach, to turn back His wrath, lest He destroy them." It’s a ver...

Hezekiah in Heaven

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We've all been there. But what if there was a secret ingredient, a way to connect more deeply and ensure our prayers actually land? That's the question posed in Midrash Tehillim, a...

Hidden Secrets of Creation

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It’s a universal feeling, but it’s one that’s poignantly echoed in the ancient words of Midrash Tehillim 109. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of homiletic interpretations on the Boo...

Abraham's Song and Amraphel

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Our exploration today takes us deep into Midrash Tehillim, specifically Psalm 110, where we uncover a fascinating interpretation of Abraham's pivotal role in shaping the spiritual ...