Judgment

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Explore 1,185 Jewish texts related to the theme of Judgment, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Asaph's Song

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That’s precisely what we find ourselves pondering in Midrash Tehillim 79, a fascinating exploration of Psalm 79, attributed to Asaph. The psalm begins with a cry of devastation: "O...

Yoel and Joseph

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Psalm 80, a poignant plea for divine intervention, opens with a striking image: "Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, You Who leads Joseph like a flock." It's a cry for guidance, for protec...

Divine Presence

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Psalm 82 opens with a powerful image: "A Psalm of Asaph. God stands in the congregation of God; He judges among the gods." It's a verse that speaks volumes about justice, responsib...

Psalms of David

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The ancient rabbis certainly did. They wrestled with this very idea, and Psalm 82 became a springboard for some powerful teachings about fairness, wealth, and the very foundations ...

Isaiah: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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Midrash Tehillim, a collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Psalms, wrestles with just that question in its commentary on Psalm 82. It's a short passage, but packs a seriou...

Rabbi Elazar Faces Judgment

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Life throws curveballs, and sometimes it feels like we're just wading through sadness. But what if I told you that even in those dark valleys, there's a chance for transformation? ...

Moshe's Song

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Midrash Tehillim (a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Psalms) poses a seemingly simple question about the opening of Psalm 90, traditionally ascribed to Moses: ...

Adam: Moses and Creation

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And wouldn't you know it, our tradition has some fascinating perspectives on this very issue, especially when it comes to our relationship with the Divine. to a passage from Midras...

Abraham: Samuel and the Origins of the World

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Midrash Tehillim 94, a beautiful exploration of Psalm 94, grapples with this very feeling. It tells us, "For until righteousness returns, judgment will turn back, and after it all ...