Holy Land

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Explore 4,923 Jewish texts related to the theme of Holy Land, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Sandalphon's Prayer

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They get collected, woven into something beautiful, something divine. And that's where Sandalphon comes in. Sandalphon. It's a name that resonates with power. He's described as one...

Elijah Ascends to Heaven and Jose

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Take Elijah, for instance. We often think of him as this larger-than-life figure, the fiery prophet who challenged the priests of Baal and ascended to heaven in a whirlwind. But ev...

Elijah's Transgression

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Sometimes, it takes a little nudge from an unexpected source. Turns out, even the prophet Elijah was in the business of fostering future greatness. According to Ginzberg's retellin...

Elijah Before the Flood

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It's almost impossible to overstate it. And the prophet Elijah, or Eliyahu, plays a key role in driving that point home in some of the most beloved stories. Ginzberg, in Legends of...

Elijah and the Messiah

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It’s a question that’s captivated Jewish hearts and minds for centuries. And believe it or not, there's a legend about a Rabbi who actually got the chance. This wasn’t just any Rab...

Rabbi Eliezer's Compassion

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Sometimes, the most extraordinary lives begin with the most ordinary acts of kindness. Take the story of Rabbi Eliezer, father of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov – a name that echoes th...

Elijah in Battle and Messiah

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But Elijah's not just about dramatic showdowns with false gods – that was just the warm-up! The real action starts in the days of the Messiah. : the world needs a serious fixer-upp...

Elijah's Vision

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Jewish tradition offers a breathtaking vision of how that might actually happen, and it all begins with Elijah. Imagine this: three days before the Messiah's arrival, Elijah the pr...

Covenant of Elisha and Elijah

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That’s exactly what happened to Elisha, the devoted disciple of the fiery prophet Elijah. You see, Elijah had promised Elisha a "double portion" of his spirit. And according to Leg...