Merkavah

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Explore 166 Jewish texts related to the theme of Merkavah, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Rabbi Akiva and David

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

We all know the story from Exodus, but the Rabbis in Shir HaShirim Rabbah, the collection of rabbinic commentary on the Song of Songs, really dig into the depths of that betrayal. ...

Ezekiel and the Angels

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

Vayikra Rabbah, a fascinating collection of rabbinic teachings on the Book of Leviticus, offers a profound and surprisingly intimate perspective. The text tells us that "adam" isn'...

Resurrection of the Dead and Beit

Midrash Rabbah Midrash Rabbah

It turns out, these two seemingly unrelated topics are deeply intertwined in some fascinating rabbinic discussions. , shall we? We find a compelling debate in Vayikra Rabbah 14, a ...

Throne of Glory and Amalek

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

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...

Gift of Prophecy and the Chariot

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Midrash Tehillim, a collection of interpretations of the Book of Psalms, gives us a glimpse. It focuses on the verse, "Precious in the eyes of God is the death of His saints" (Psal...

Throne of Glory

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Jewish tradition has some truly awe-inspiring answers. to the ancient text Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a treasure trove of Jewish lore and legend. It paints a picture of creation that'...

Divine Presence and Cherubim

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating ancient text, gives us a glimpse. It tells us that when He speaks westward, His voice resonates between the Cherubim – those powerful angelic ...

Throne of Glory and Levi

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a fascinating story that takes us from the biblical Jacob to the very Throne of Glory, with a little help from the angel Michael. According to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascin...

Michael Beyond the Firmament and Glory

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating work of aggadic literature, gives us a glimpse, a chilling, visceral snapshot of their suffering. Rabbi Akiva, a towering figure in Jewish tra...