Messiah

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

Kingdom of Moses

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The Torah is full of moments like that, and they teach us so much about ourselves and our relationship with the Divine. We find a fascinating exploration of this idea in Shemot Rab...

Moses in Heaven and Behold

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Not physical places, of course, but… well, let’s explore a fascinating passage from Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus. It delves into a ...

Olive Branch and Shimon

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It’s a question that delves into the very heart of our tradition, and Shemot Rabbah (Exodus Rabbah) offers some pretty powerful insights. Let's unpack it. The verse in question is ...

Rabbi Tanhuma and the Origins of the World

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The Torah tells us, "He was there with the Lord forty days and forty nights; he did not eat bread, and he did not drink water. He wrote upon the tablets the words of the covenant, ...

Moses and the King of Betzalel

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Specifically, in Shemot Rabbah 48, we find a fascinating exploration of the power of a good name. The passage begins with Moses announcing Betzalel's appointment to oversee the con...

Isaiah: Betzalel and Creation

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What's in a name? More than you might think. Our tradition teaches that a good name is more valuable than even the finest oils. But why? Let's delve into a fascinating passage from...

Betzalel's Transgression and Tabernacle

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The Torah tells us, "Betzalel crafted..." regarding every single item in the Tabernacle. But, wait a minute! Did he really do it all himself? That's the question posed in Shemot Ra...

Trial of Rabbi Shimon

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One fascinating passage in Shemot Rabbah, a collection of rabbinic interpretations on the Book of Exodus, sheds light on this through a rather striking image. The passage opens wit...

World to Come and Abahu

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Imagine, just for a moment, seeing the reward that awaits the righteous. What would you do? Rejoice? Question your worthiness? Our sages grappled with this very question, and their...