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Ben Sira, that wise sage from way back when, would tell you that’s a dangerous game indeed. He cuts right to the heart of things: "For mercy and anger are with him; And his displea...
David was running for his life. King Saul wanted him dead, and the future king of Israel had nothing to his name but a borrowed sword—the very blade he had once taken from the gian...
Jewish mystical tradition offers a fascinating perspective, and it all boils down to three foundational forces: Kindness, Judgment, and Mercy. Now, these aren't just abstract conce...
Yes, you read that right. Heads. Specifically, “The Three Heads” and “The Unknown Head,” as described in Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, a relatively obscure but incredibly important text...
We're diving into a very specific, very visual image: the parting of hair. Not just anyone's hair, mind you, but the hair of Zeir Anpin and the Ancient of Days. These are complex c...
"I shall sing to the Lord," for He is merciful. The Mekhilta turns from God's power and wisdom to the attribute that defines the Jewish understanding of the divine character more t...
Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, if you aren't familiar, is a fascinating early medieval text that retells and expands upon stories from the Torah. It's full of amazing imagery and profound...
We often think of the divine as existing outside of time, but Jewish tradition sometimes paints a different picture – one where even divine plans have a schedule, albeit a flexible...
