Miracles

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Explore 870 Jewish texts related to the theme of Miracles, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Enoch at the Dawn of Creation

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According to Legends of the Jews, Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, experienced not just one, but two ascensions to heaven! The first time, Enoch was still living amongst human...

Noah's Ark and Lamech

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Today's story? It centers around the birth of a very, very special child – Noah. Yes, that Noah, of ark fame. Now, you might think you know the story. But before the floods, before...

Teachings of Adam and Raziel

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It wasn't just about fitting a pair of every animal; according to tradition, it had to accommodate spirits as well. Only the fish were exempt from needing a berth. So how did he ma...

Abraham Among the Fathers and Joktan

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It’s a terrifying place to be. But sometimes, in those moments of absolute solitude, something miraculous can happen. Let's turn to the tale of Abraham, long before he was the Abra...

Birth of Abraham and Terah

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It all starts with Terah, Abraham's father. He marries Abraham's mother, and soon enough, she’s pregnant. But something’s… off. After just three months, she looks like she's about ...

Kingdom of Abraham

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Let me tell you a story about a man who faced that very situation, and how his unwavering faith defied even the sharpest steel. We're talking about Abraham, of course, and a little...

Trial of Abraham of Nimrod

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We all know the tale, but let's really dig into the heart of it. The story goes that King Nimrod, a pretty unpleasant character if we're being honest, decided to throw Abraham into...

Abraham's Vision and Haran

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The story of Abraham, and his fiery trial, certainly makes you wonder. It all begins with his father, Terah, a man who, according to Legends of the Jews, could read the heavens. Te...

Abraham and the Ark of Terah

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It wasn't quite as simple as a divine command, at least not at first. The traditional narrative often focuses on Abraham's calling, but let's rewind a bit and look at the fascinati...