Holy Land

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Explore 4,864 Jewish texts related to the theme of Holy Land, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Kingdom of Sancheriv

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And their example involves a would-be conqueror with a spectacularly bad sales strategy. to Sifrei Devarim, a collection of legal midrash on the Book of Deuteronomy. In section 37,...

Eretz Yisrael in Joseph's Time and Beloved

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It's more than just geography; it's a place of abundance, of spiritual elevation, and a unique connection to the Divine. The Sifrei Devarim, a legal midrash on the Book of Deuteron...

Gerar and the Patriarchs

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It's almost as if they're walking magnets for blessings. Well, Jewish tradition actually speaks to this phenomenon directly, suggesting that the presence of the righteous is a cata...

When Prayers Are Heard and Israelites

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The Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronomy, paints a fascinating picture – one filled with divine preparation and perhaps, a little bit of ancient real estate mane...

Eretz Yisrael and the Dreamer

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It grapples with the very nature of our connection to the land, specifically Egypt and Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel. The passage begins by questioning the intent behind a part...

Voice of the Prophet and Jerusalem

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It's all about perspective, and how a seemingly simple place can hold layers upon layers of potential, depending on where you're standing. R. Shimon b. Yochai, a towering figure in...

Calev: Rabbi Shimon in the Holy Land

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It's not just about laws; it’s about understanding the world through a Jewish lens. In this particular passage, we're diving into the nuances of taste and geography. The text begin...

Sweetness of Torah

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It’s more than just pretty imagery. It goes deep into how we understand divine favor and the very nature of Torah itself. : water is life. But not all water is created equal, at le...

David the Shepherd King and Temple

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And when it comes to the divine, the question of watchfulness, of attentiveness, becomes even more profound. The ancient text Sifrei Devarim, a commentary on the Book of Deuteronom...