Messiah

1,050 texts · Page 100 of 117

Explore 1,050 Jewish texts related to the theme of Messiah, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Abraham in Battle of Isaac

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Today, let's talk about Eliezer, Abraham's trusted steward. But who was this Eliezer, really? The Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a fascinating early collection of biblical stories and exp...

Marriage of Jacob and Laban

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Sometimes, the answer lies tucked away in unexpected corners of our sacred literature. Take the tradition of the seven-day wedding celebration, the sheva brachot. Where did that co...

Kingdom of David of Jerusalem

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

Our tradition explores this feeling in a powerful way, connecting it to the very land we inhabit. Let's look into it. The text we're diving into comes from Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, ...

Queen Sabbath

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It's not just about the delicious challah or your Bubbe's famous brisket. It's about something far deeper, something woven into the very fabric of creation. You see, the Torah tell...

World to Come of Shabbat

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It's a portal, a time set apart. And according to Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a beautiful, almost novelistic Midrash, keeping Shabbat brings immense blessings. It says, "Happy is he in...

Adam and the Fires of Gehenna of Gehinnom

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

We find some fascinating clues in a text called Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer, a collection of stories and interpretations that delve into the Biblical narrative with a unique, almost nov...

Adam Beyond the Firmament and David

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

We often think of grand gestures, sacrifices, or elaborate rituals. But what if I told you it’s something far simpler, something each of us carries within us every single day? Pirk...

David the Poet

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

It’s a question that's plagued humanity for millennia. And our tradition, in its beautiful, layered way, offers some fascinating, if not always easy, answers. Think about Psalm 92:...

Joseph at the Dawn of Creation

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Aggadah

The ancient Jewish sages understood that feeling intimately. They saw it reflected in the verses of Psalms, and wove those verses into tales of hope and resilience. Today, let's de...