Job

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Explore 917 Jewish texts related to the theme of Job, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Adam and the Origins of the World

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We often picture them as these serene, obedient beings, but some ancient texts paint a different picture. A picture where angels actually… argue with God. That's exactly what we fi...

Mount Sinai and Creation

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It’s not just about remembering a historical event; it’s about something far more profound. Midrash Tehillim 8, a commentary on the Book of Psalms, delves into the very heart of th...

Throne of Glory and Amalek

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The story of Amalek is one such echo. Amalek, that ancient nemesis of the Israelites, wasn't just a tribe; they represented something far more sinister: the embodiment of unprovoke...

Esau Beyond the Firmament

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The ancient rabbis felt that too. And they found echoes of that feeling in the Psalms, in the very words of King David. Take Psalm 9, for instance. It contains the plea: "Chananeni...

Nebuchadnezzar in Jewish Tradition

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, dives into the depths of human nature and divine justice. And Psalm 10, in particular, sparks some...

Trials of Job and Zion

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That feeling, that crushing sense of abandonment, isn't new. It echoes throughout Jewish history, woven into our prayers and our stories. Today we're going to look at a powerful ex...

From Nothing to Everything and Daniel

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It’s a question humanity has grappled with for millennia. Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic interpretations of the Book of Psalms, tackles this very question head-on in it...

Foundations of Being

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They can build bridges, offer comfort, and inspire hope. But they can also tear down, inflict pain, and sow seeds of discord. Today, let’s delve into a particularly destructive use...

Sin of the First Pair and Nechemia

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations on the Book of Psalms, offers us a glimpse into that very question. Specifically, in Midrash Tehillim 12, we find a fascinating ba...